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The importance of remembering what God has done

The pain and suffering we see in the world around us, particularly during this Covid crisis, cause us to forget. Sometimes we just get distracted by the busyness of life. Remembering what God has done for us helps us in the present and future.

bible, Christian, Egyptians, Exodus, faith, God, Israelites, jesus, Miracles, Moses, Nepal, Passover, Pharaoh, Psalms
Kathmandu house and skyline

Lost again in Nepal

I am delighted to be back in Kathmandu to continue interviewing ladies for my forthcoming book ‘Come with me to … More

Christian, Christians, Come with me to Kathmandu, Directions, faith, God, Interviews, Kathmandu, landmarks, Monsoon, Patan, Videos, Women
Questions and homewares Discount Sale

Jesus didn’t die on the cross to help us find bargains in shops. Or did he?

We all have that Christian friend, the one who attributes the most shallow of blessings to God’s provision. “Just look … More

Blessings, Christian friends, Christians, Cross, Dallas Willard, faith, Garden Decor, God, praise, Pray
Kaduna state road, invitation to pray for Nigeria, stop abductions

Praying for Nigeria

One current tragically overlooked crisis is the ongoing and frequent kidnap of people in Nigeria.

#BringBackOurGirls, Abductions, Abuja, Chibok, Christian, faith, God, holy spirit, Kaduna, News, Nigeria, Pray, prayer
Leaping lamb in the air Christ as living sacrifice Oxymoronic God series

Living Sacrifice

‘The living sacrifice’, that’s Christ. Why is it necessary that Christ is both living and a sacrifice?
‘A living sacrifice’, that’s us. Why do we need to become living sacrifices?

bible, christ, Christian, faith, God, jesus, joy, Lamb of God, Oxymorons, Romans 12, Sin, victory
Lake surrounded by trees at night, stars reflecting from it. Milky way

It’s enough to be still

To be is better than to do; you taught me that, Lord. Though the lesson was hard, I’m thankful.Fruit comes … More

Abiding, Beauty, depression, faith, Fruitfulness, God, Grief, jesus, Lord, loss, Night, prayer, Stars
Covid ward, invitation to help each other cope

Coping after Covid

What do we do after Covid? Many of us have lost loved ones; others have watched friends and family suffer. … More

bible, comfort, Coronavirus, death, faith, God, Grief, hope, jesus, Luke, Sabbath, suffering, Trauma
How to find favour

How to find favour

A few weeks ago, I was struck by these words in Prayer: Forty Days of Practice by Justin Mcroberts and … More

bible, Christian, Daniel, Esther, Exodus, faith, Favour, Genesis, God, Justin McRoberts, Kingdom of God, Psalms, Scott Erickson
Flame

What is Baptism of Fire?

A friend asked me to read this article and to let her know if I agreed with it. It is … More

baptism, Believers, Christian, Exodus, faith, God, Good fruit, holy spirit, Isaiah, jesus, Judgment, Malachi, matthew, Pentecost
Appearing to Abide

Appearing to Abide

Can you see the large branch stuck between the trunks of the tree? It fell in a storm and is … More

Abiding, bible, Christian, Christian Life, faith, Fruit, God, Humility, jesus, John 15, Repent, tree, Vine
Front cover of book Yogmaya and Durga Devi, Rebel women of Nepal by Barbara Nimri Aziz

The Universal Call for Justice

Is it possible to look outside of Christianity to see people who carry God’s image? Can we learn from them? … More

Christianity, David, God, Hazurbani, Isaiah, Justice, Psalms, romans, Yogbani, Yogmaya
Friends picnicking on hill top in sunset

A good day for miracles – a bad day for quiet picnics and boat trips

I had tons of questions that I wanted to ask Jesus. He had just had a huge run-in with the … More

faith, Feeding of the five thousand, friends, Galilee, God, Healing, Jerusalem, jesus, John 6, Miracles, Picnic, Questions, Son of God, Storm
St Hild of Whitby stained glass prayer for women who wish to be taken seriously

Women who wish to be taken seriously

I came across this stunning prayer today in Celtic Daily Prayer, the introduction suggests that it can be prayed by … More

celtic daily prayer, church, faith, God, Male Chauvinism, pilgrimage, prayer, St Hild, trust, Vocation, Whitby, Women
Crucified Saviour Oxymoronic God

Crucified Saviour

Well, this is it, the crux of Christianity. If Jesus weren’t a crucified saviour there would be nothing to believe in except some wise teachings. But He is that greatest of oxymorons, a hero that died, and came back to glorious life. He is still the great ‘I am’, His death at the hands of the Roman authorities was not the end.

Christianity, Crucifixion, death, faith, Genie, God, Hero, jesus, Lamb of God, Magnificat, Mary, Names of God, Palm Sunday, theology
Bag of donated blood being labelled : Christian Blood, Please : If you were injured and needed blood, whose blood would you choose : Dislocated Christians dot org

Christian blood, please

If you were injured and needed blood, whose blood would you choose?  Listening to a Nepali pastor preach this week, … More

Blood, Blood banks, Blood of Christ, Christian, Christians, Colossians, Ephesians, Genesis, God, Healing, Nepal, Pastor, Preaching
Unfinished acrylic painting of oranges: When God shows His true colours

When God shows His true colours

The facts are black and white.Love is the colour.When the facts are confusing, the situation chaotic, love makes sense of … More

Art, Black and white, Christian, Colour, Etsy, Facts, faith, Fake news, God, hate, love, salvation, Truth
Nosey Trinity 2, Three Quick Questions about Christian Life Dislocated Christians

The Nosey Trinity II: We want to know what you think

October’s survey questions are ready for you to complete!

bible, Christian Life, Christians, Creative, Dallas Willard, faith, God, hope, love, Populism, prayer, Questions, Survey
Absent Father blank image Dislocated Christians Oxymoronic God

Absent Father

I know of no Christian that does not occasionally doubt the goodness of God and whether He is present with them. Some Christians hide these doubts better than others, but they are nothing to be ashamed of.

bible, Christian, Daddy, depression, Doubt, faith, Father, God, Israel, jesus, Loneliness, Psalms, Questions
Nosey Trinity Three Quick Questions about Christian Life Dislocated Christians Results

The Nosey Trinity I: the results are in

Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent survey to discover what our readers think and believe. You … More

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The Nosey Trinity: We want to know what you think

Today we are launching the first of our regular surveys to find out what the people who read this website … More

bible, Busyness, Christain, Christian Life, Christians, faith, God, love, Loving God, prayer, Questions, Renovated, Spiritual Pathways, Survey

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