Why names matter, and what the names of God reveal about who He is and who we are The name you have was chosen. The choice was significant and, whether you like it or not, will be bound up with your identity until you breathe your last – even then, it is likely to be […]
This time of year is one where people show friendship, often in the giving of gifts. The first Christmas was an act of the deepest friendship where God moved towards us in giving the most precious gift He had to give – Jesus, His Son. He made the first move to us. There are many […]
A Pastoral Letter For When It Feels Difficult To Forgive Forgiveness is one of the greatest challenges we face in our relationships; especially when the hurt feels one-sided and unresolved. When trust has been fractured and emotions run high, the idea of reconciliation can feel almost impossible, yet avoiding forgiveness carries its own heavy cost. […]
The Hidden Power Behind the Dreams We Carry Dreams are powerful things. They stir the imagination, move history, and sometimes even reshape the future. This world came into being from the very mind of God. Of course, not every dream carries divine weight; some are fleeting, fanciful or forgotten by morning — yet others echo […]
In this warm reflection, Angie invites us to pause and rediscover the beauty of thankfulness, not just as a holiday tradition, but as a daily act of faith. From cosy homes and shared meals to the quiet wonders of God’s creation, she reminds us that gratitude changes how we see the world and lifts our […]
Understanding Belief, Understanding God: What Does It Mean To Believe In God?
This is another one of those popular questions that is out there in ‘the corridors of the ether’. It is a good question but the asker should realise that the answer has profound implications. The simple answer is that if a person truly believes in God, then he or she has to take God for real along with everything He says to us through His Son Jesus and through His Word, the Bible. That is a life-changing decision.
Lessons From a Lifetime with God Life with Jesus is rarely smooth or predictable – something Olaf knows firsthand. In this reflection, he opens up about the real highs and lows that have shaped his walk with God: the shock of illness, seasons of deep loss, moments of personal struggle, and, in contrast, the joy […]
Anger and Hatred: Close Cousins Anger and hatred are powerful forces that can destroy relationships, communities, and even nations. In the below reflection, this blog explores how these emotions often start within us, fester, and escalate if left unchecked, using examples from Scripture; from Cain and Abel to modern-day conflicts. Drawing on biblical teaching, it […]
A Pastoral Reflection on Who We Really Are This Pastoral Letter is addressed to a young man named Patrick and is about one of life’s most profound questions: what is the soul? With warmth and biblical insight, we explore how Scripture reveals that we are more than just physical beings; we are living souls, breathed […]
What Adoption, Trauma, and Faith Teach Us About God’s Unfailing Love Through both her work and her family life, Sally has walked closely with children who struggle to trust; children whose early experiences have taught them that love can be dangerous and connection unsafe. In this reflection, she draws from those moments to explore how […]
