Aug 27, 2024 | Infusing Culture
I was disappointed when “Brexit” wasn’t accepted in a recent game of Scrabble—especially since it would have landed me a triple word score! I have a hunch it might already be included in a more current Scrabble dictionary. However, this contentious...
Jul 23, 2024 | Igniting Mission
We’ve all been in one of those conversations, about life, meaning and Jesus. You recognise it’s touched depths, which have the potential to transform your friends’ life. However, if you’re anything like me, you’re left wondering how on earth you can possibly help them...
Jun 24, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
I grew up Tee-Total, but since Jesus knew a thing or two about it, I reckon we should dig into his wisdom. At the beginning of John (Chapter 2:1-11) we find Jesus, his Mum Mary and his disciples at a wedding party in a place called Cana. On the third day (these...
May 29, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship, Uncategorized
The dry, sandy desert soil has wide fissures and is hard underfoot. Few insects, birds or animals roam its’ vast expanse. But, in some places, from time to time, the dark clouds gather, the air humidifies and finally, the clouds burst. Soon, every nook and cranny is...
May 28, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
Can we all hear the voice of God? What about our children and young people? The incredible truth is that we have all been uniquely created by God and therefore have unique relationships with Him. The key to growing in confidence is learning how you hear best –...
Apr 17, 2024 | Infusing Culture
The first of a series of three on the desperate need for spiritual renewal in our lives, churches and land. churches and land. William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army is quoted as saying… ‘The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion...
Mar 27, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
Building our confidence in the gospel (part one of three): being secure in our relationship with Jesus. Our confidence is in God. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Rom....
Jan 30, 2024 | Inspiring Discipleship
Do you want to be a part of the solution? Everyone I’ve ever met is looking for answers. Answers to their questions not simply just where to find an open coffee shop, but their questions about life … but Jesus is inviting us to a whole new level. We know him as ‘the...
Dec 21, 2023 | Inspiring Discipleship
You are invited to set aside some time tomorrow, (22 December 2023) this year’s UK shortest day of the year, to pray we might open our doors to God, as individuals, as churches and as a nation. The most fascinating new book I have picked up this year is ‘The...
Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was able to catch-up with Rachel Jordan-Wolf to chat about Hope 23-24. She makes a challenging point, for me, comparing a church doing evangelism to me washing my car. Have a listen, although I can bear testimony to the fact simply agreeing about what you need to do...