Not all of us have an ornate catholic church just around the corner to visit, but while living in Belgium, I am fortunate to have such a building nearby. I spent an icy couple of hours sitting in it during January, sacrificing my comfort for the sake of this website and my readers, trying to reap the benefits of a highly decorated church to increase my fear and reverence of God and, it worked!
Tag: fear
Singing Hymns
I am determined to develop a fuller understanding of who God is and know him better. In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the fighting between Israel and Hamas, I am in desperate need of a mighty God who can act to end suffering and conflict. A cuddly God is not enough for me right now. I wonder if you might feel the same way. Almost everyone I have spoken with recently fears for the future, and I long to bring them hope. Can singing hymns help me do this?
Our Sisters … can’t wait. Here’s what you can do to help today
It’s strange, and hopefully not too conceited, to think that someone might unwrap a copy of one of my books … More
Is God a Populist?
Now that I better understand the tactics populist politicians use, I can discern the lies they tell more easily and realise how I can help to counter them.
How to pray for white supremacists
In the wake of recent killings in El Paso and Gilroy, white supremacy is now the number one cause of … More
When an American sends you hate speech about Muslims (there’s no training for this)
Received on Tuesday: Anna, I saw this on facebook and thought of our previous conversation. **** Yesterday at 1:13 AM … More
Why do you watch Fox News?
Close your eyes for a moment. What happened today? Were you with family and friends? Did you see people smiling? … More
It’s difficult to know what to pray for North Korea
This afternoon, among others, I have read two articles that worry me. The one that frightens me the most is … More
Reflections on Job 6
Here’s the text. Some thoughts I had: It’s OK to complain, but don’t deny God. Sometimes bad things happen when … More
Abba, Father. The cry out of a nightmare
These haunting images of Aylan, a young Syrian refugee have been appearing everywhere on Facebook and in the media. … More