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!)
Tag: holy spirit
Are you looking to reinvent yourself?
The Atlantic article “What to read if you want to reinvent yourself” resonated with many, highlighting the universal desire for change. Can the Bible help with 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.
Van Gogh and Revival: A few events in the history of Christianity in the Mons, Borinage region of Belgium
I move house a lot, which is partly why this blog is called ‘Dislocated’. My husband and I have lived … More
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
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
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.
Praying for Nigeria
One current tragically overlooked crisis is the ongoing and frequent kidnap of people in Nigeria.
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
Dear Reader, you matter to God
To all the readers of this blog. I pray for you and as I thought about you today I sensed … More
The Antidote to Doubt
These beautiful words come from ‘God on the Inside‘ by Nigel G. Wright on page 105. Rather than denying that … More
Breathless in a desert?
If there is an area of your life that seems like a desert right now and you are longing for … More
Where have American Christians put their crosses?
It is my great pleasure to be living in the US for a couple of years, I am British and … More