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

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.

If you’re experiencing COMPASSION FATIGUE, you’re not alone, and there’s no need to feel guilty

It seems I can’t stop writing about oxymorons; last week, it was ‘Evangelical Tenderness’, and before that, I wrote an entire book about ‘The Oxymoronic God’. Now, I find myself grappling with ‘Compassion Fatigue’, the idea that with so much bad news channelled at us, the only way to cope is to disengage.

Background photo of the Borinage, Belgium

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

Our Sisters … are incredible, I wish I could introduce them to you now

My latest newsletter comes with love from Mons, Belgium, where it is hard to imagine the horrors facing so many … More

Front book cover for Malcolm MacDonald Saturated with God, a nation changing cry for revival

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

I can’t stop smiling

I am delighted to let you know that Binsa, who is featured in chapter 9 of my book ‘Come with … More

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

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

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

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

Ground Rush

It’s not long now until the release of my book ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: 12 powerful stories of women’s … More

Protected: European Prayer Breakfast: Suki’s story sample chapter

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12 powerful stories of women's courageous faith in Nepal Anna Townsend

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.

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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 …

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