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You must listen to this!

On most days, I listen to the Global News podcast from the BBC. Today when I tuned in, I was … More

Asia Bibi, BBC World Service, Blasphemy, Christian, Death Row, Forced Marriage, Manchester United, Pakistan, prayer, Punjab, Soccer, Uzbek Taliban
A book growing

Can you help me? There’s another book on the way!

I have fantastic news to share with you. Based on the first few chapters I have written, my publishers are … More

Airport staff, Asia Bibi, Christian, Contacts, faith, Forced Marriage, GCSE exam, News, Pakistan, prayer, Publishing, Secondary School

I’ve launched my book, and now I wonder if people think I’m crazy.

On Saturday, I sat on stage at my church and spoke to a small audience and online viewers about my … More

Author, Book Launch, Christian, church, Dilemma, faith, friends, God, Kathmandu, Pride, testimonies, Youtube

My YouVersion 5-Day Bible Plan: When the needs of the world are overwhelming

I’m delighted to let you know that a Bible plan I wrote for YouVersion (www.bible.com) went live on their site … More

bible, Christian, faith, Good Samaritan, jesus, Luke 10, Overwhelmed, Parable, prayer, Struggle, Vincent Van Gogh, YouVersion

Book Launch Link for Saturday 18th March

The official launch of Anna’s book ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: Twelve powerful stories of women’s courageous faith in Nepal’ … More

Book Launch, Christian, church, Come with me to Kathmandu, faith, Huntsville, Kathmandu, Nepal, PayPal, prayer

It’s International Women’s Day, and I can reveal some pieces I have been working on

My publisher, Authentic Media, and I have been collaborating on various projects over the last few months, which is why … More

Christian, Christians, Daughter, deprivation, faith, Filming, Go big, international women's day, Leprosy, Nepal, Woman Alive, Youtube
Come with me to Kathmandu book cover with Out Now sticker

Come with me to Kathmandu is OUT NOW!

I’m delighted to announce that Come with me to Kathmandu is out today (depending on where you live). Here’s how … More

Alabama, Book Launch, Christian, Come with me to Kathmandu, faith, international women's day, kindle, Nepal, Out now, Virginia, Women

Listen to me being interviewed on UCB2

It was my honour and privilege to be interviewed by Ruth O’Reilly-Smith on UCB2 radio yesterday. I was racked with … More

Christian, Come with me to Kathmandu, faith, Hinduism, Kathmandu, Miscarriages, Nepal, Radio, Ruth O'Reilly-Smith, Testimony, UCB
Reflection questions on Psalm 6

Five questions to help you reflect on Psalm 6

I get so much more from a passage when I follow guided questions to reflect on it rather than read someone else’s thoughts about Bible verses. It is far too easy to be passive, but questions make me stop and take in what I am reading.

bible, Christian, Confidence, faith, God, King David, Meditate, Pray, prayer, Psalm of David, Psalms, Romans 5, Unfailing Love, Waiting
Placing end of sari over head prayer

Covering my Head

I have spent the last month with a scarf close at hand and attempting to cover my head each time I pray. My hope was to feel more reverential and in awe of God, but I’m afraid I can’t …

Christian, Christians, faith, God, Humility, persecution, Pray, prayer, solidarity, Spiritual Pathways, Support, Survey, Tunnel vision
Arranged child marriage theology

What does God think of arranged marriages and other questions I hadn’t thought to ask

One of the beauties of moving and living in different countries and continents (hence the ‘dislocated’ in the name of … More

Christian, Christians, church, culture, Fair trade, God, Healthcare, marriage, Nepal, theology, Worldview
Bus parked in Kathmandu

Suki’s Escape

Suki’s life has been very hard. She was disfigured as a child after rolling into a fire; consequently, she has … More

Abuse, Arranged marriage, Bus, Christian, faith, In-laws, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Nepal, Patan, Women
Van Gogh Good Samaritan Question

What if the Good Samaritan hadn’t been able to help?

Like most people, I want to identify with the Good Samaritan and help those in difficult circumstances. However, I fear I am more like the religious elites and often ignore the desperate.
Even when I do try to help, it’s not always easy.

bible, Body of Christ, Christian, church, help, jesus, Luke 10, Parable, Religious Elite, Shades of Light, Sharon Garlough Brown, Van Gogh
Christ the redeemer statue reminding us to fear God

Finding the fear (Jesus is not my boyfriend)

I am supremely grateful that I grew up in a church that introduced me to Jesus as a friend. From … More

Aslan, bible, C.S. Lewis, Christian, church, faith, Famine, God, holy spirit, jesus, prayer, Survey, War

Now in print

My recent articles about the Oxymoronic God have been compiled into a small book now available to buy from Amazon. … More

Absent Father, amazon, Author, bible, Christian, faith, God, Oxymorons, Pray, prayer, Support

Silent Christians

I write these posts because I love God and want my readers to see Him in fresh ways. I’m constantly surprised by how God continues to defy my expectations and breaks out of any box I might put Him in.

Advice, bible, christ, Christian, Expectations, faith, God, Gospel, holy spirit, jesus, Proverbs, Silence, wisdom
language lessons, birds of the air, do not worry, luke 12

Language Lessons

You can learn a lot about a culture from its language(s). I have the most wonderful Christian Nepali teacher. Our … More

bible, Christian, culture, faith, jesus, love, Luke 12, Maya, Nepal, Nepali, patriarchy, worry
Himalayan mountains

Anju’s Song

It was an absolute privilege to interview Anju for my forthcoming book, ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: 12 powerful stories … More

A cappella, Authentic Media, Christian, faith, God, Healing, international women's day, jesus, Kathmandu, miracle, praise
Boudhanath Stupa where Tanya lived when homeless

When Tanya was Homeless

Can you imagine being thrown out of your home while a teenager and living on the streets? What if you … More

Authentic Media, Begging, Christian, faith, Homeless, international women's day, IWD, Kathmandu, mental health, Stupa, Teenager
Vote on a chapter title

Come With Me To Kathmandu: your votes are needed

Please help me choose a chapter title for my forthcoming book. There’s just one question in this short survey, and … More

chapter, Christian, Courageous, hope, Kathmandu, Nepal, Rape, Stories, Survey Monkey, Vote, Women

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