Encouraging Christians around the world to love one another, since Jesus said that's how we'll be known (John 13:35)
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 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?
It’s strange, and hopefully not too conceited, to think that someone might unwrap a copy of one of my books … More
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.
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.
I move house a lot, which is partly why this blog is called ‘Dislocated’. My husband and I have lived … More
My latest newsletter comes with love from Mons, Belgium, where it is hard to imagine the horrors facing so many … More
For me, the book of the moment is Malcolm Macdonald’s ‘Saturated With God: A cry for nation-changing revival’. It is … More
I am delighted to let you know that Binsa, who is featured in chapter 9 of my book ‘Come with … More
On most days, I listen to the Global News podcast from the BBC. Today when I tuned in, I was … More
I have fantastic news to share with you. Based on the first few chapters I have written, my publishers are … More
I’m delighted to let you know that a Bible plan I wrote for YouVersion (www.bible.com) went live on their site … More
The official launch of Anna’s book ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: Twelve powerful stories of women’s courageous faith in Nepal’ … More
It’s not long now until the release of my book ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: 12 powerful stories of women’s … More
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I am delighted to unveil the front cover of my forthcoming book ‘Come with me to Kathmandu: 12 powerful stories … More
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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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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I am supremely grateful that I grew up in a church that introduced me to Jesus as a friend. From … More
My recent articles about the Oxymoronic God have been compiled into a small book now available to buy from Amazon. … More
Dislocated Christians 