Overall, the results to my earlier survey suggest that having faith and attending church are universally viewed as beneficial, and we should perhaps be bolder in asking others to join us.
Tag: God
An Extremely Kind Overview
I’m really not sure I am deserving of this very kind review of my work. Thank you Nicki. God deserves all the credit.
The Importance of Not Forgetting
My new 5-day Bible plan was published in November, but I forgot to tell anyone, even though the plan is about remembering!
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Learning from the wisest, how to find direction for our lives
The advice I’m about to share is inspired by the story of the wise men found in Matthew’s gospel in the Bible. It’s an account many of us know well, thanks to its inclusion in the Birth of Jesus narrative and countless school nativity plays. Honestly, though, it’s a bizarre story which leaves me with as many questions as answers. Still, I am convinced that the mysterious wise men have much to teach us about following God’s direction in our lives. It doesn’t require us to follow a star (although that would be fun!)
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?
The sun that melts the wax also hardens the clay
In ‘Rain From Heaven’, Wallis writes of the need to prepare ourselves for revival by repenting and consecrating ourselves. Not everyone will be ready for revival when it comes, and some might become critical of the Holy Spirit’s work. Hence, we may be described as wax or clay. What a challenge.
Evangelical Tenderness
Can these two words go together?
Christ’s truth demonstrated by kindness.
The gospel swaddled in love.
How winsome that would be.
Read this now, but be cautious.
For me, the book of the moment is Malcolm Macdonald’s ‘Saturated With God: A cry for nation-changing revival’. It is … More
My Story My Song
The wonderful Stuart Anderson interviewed me recently for Hope FM based in Bournemouth. If you listen here, you can discover … More
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
Protected: European Prayer Breakfast: Suki’s story sample chapter
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Revealed: the front cover of my new book!
I am delighted to unveil the front cover of my forthcoming book ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: 12 powerful stories … More
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.
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 …
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
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
Now in print
My recent articles about the Oxymoronic God have been compiled into a small book now available to buy from Amazon. … More
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.
Anju’s Song
It was an absolute privilege to interview Anju for my forthcoming book, ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: 12 powerful stories … More