It may sound like an unexpected choice, but when I think about using social media well one of my go-to inspirations is Ruth from the Bible. Now, I understand why she might not make your list of top ten instagram… Read More »Why Our Stories Are Worth Telling on Social Media
I saw a news item asking what the last “normal” photograph was on our phone before the Coronavirus hit. I don’t take many photos with my phone but the last one was when our church was packed, fuller than I’ve… Read More »Reflections on Post Pandemic Life
“I am not my hair I am not this skin I am the soul that lives within“ – India Arie Am I my body? Is my body me? It may sound like an odd question, but I think many of… Read More »Why We Need To Regain a Biblical View of Our Bodies
Imposter syndrome is the self-perceived impression that you are incompetent, you don’t belong, you don’t deserve your success, and are about to be found out at any moment. It was defined in 1978 by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes.… Read More »Imposter Syndrome and God’s Grace
I didn’t need flowers – in fact I’d bought some the day before. I wasn’t feeling sad, bad or particularly mad, in fact it had been a good day of small achievements, connecting with family and friends, a pleasant walk… Read More »God Sent Peonies: Getting Into a Lifestyle of Thankfulness
Today marks 15 years since my father passed away. His death and subsequent other family deaths have forced me from a young age to wrestle with the reality of death. It has left me with an awareness of my own… Read More »Living For Eternity: A Tribute to My Father
What do you think of when you hear the word “meditation”? Maybe closed eyes, crossed legs and a hearty “om”? Colouring books? Apps? Kung Fu Panda? Meditation has become wildly popular in recent years on the journey to wellness and… Read More »From Head to Heart: The Importance of Bible Meditation
(A Reflection on Luke 10v25-37: The Parable of the Good Samaritan) There are days I ask the same question as that expert in the Law: Who is my neighbour? And what I am really asking is: Who is worthy to… Read More »Who Is My Neighbour?
There’s so much information out there, so many books and resources, podcasts and shows which shout at us to be read or watched or listened to. Living in a world that is in information overload and saturated with people’s opinions… Read More »Ten Books For Your Shelf: Christian Teens
Loneliness is an awful reminder that something is wrong with our world. Many of us know that to be a personal struggle. For some, it might be things unique to covid – You are isolated from family or friends. Activities… Read More »Comforting Truths When Struggling With Loneliness