From Religion to Relationship: How Grace Set Me Free

From a “double life” to the life-transforming discovery of God’s grace I was 16 years old when I first heard the gospel. My sister had moved to live in London and returned home one weekend with the extraordinary news that she had become a Christian. I had never heard anyone say that before. We were […]

Endurance: Persecuted But Not Abandoned

How Divine Strength Sustains the Christian When You Hit “The Wall” Virtually everyone can start a race but it takes a special quality to finish it well. On the start line, you experience fresh energy, fresh hope, fresh motivation. Without that vital element of endurance, you probably will not be able to finish the race. […]

A Journey Through Cancer and Miraculous Faith

Discovering that true survival requires a faith that defies all human reason What do you do when your absolute worst-case scenario becomes your reality? For years, Dr Shaun McCarthy lived a life of perceived invincibility, navigating demanding careers in special forces and intelligence while keeping God at a comfortable distance. He reasoned there would be […]

Being Number One

The Call to Lead: Understanding True Greatness In this pastoral letter, we’re addressing Olivia; a dedicated professional recently blindsided by a performance appraisal. When her manager told her she needed to be “more assertive” and strive for “number one,” it sparked a deep internal conflict: is it possible to be a high-achieving leader in the […]

Why did Harold Rice care so much about people?

Emory Rowland’s Christian Testimony No one can take away the power of a personal encounter with God. In the story below, we see a raw and honest look at how faith provides a foundation even when life’s circumstances feel insurmountable. This testimony is shared with permission from TestimonyShare.com, a platform we admire for its commitment […]

‘Living Out Faith: How can I experience God’s presence this Easter?’

Experiencing God’s Presence This Easter “How can I experience God’s presence this Easter?” Someone asked this question recently – it’s a really good question to ask for it shows a person who genuinely wants to draw closer to God.  The questioner astutely implies that faith is living and active rather than dead and passive. Faith […]

Holding Both: The Grief and Gratitude of Being A Mother

The Grief and Gratitude of Being A Mother As I sit, staring at a blank screen attempting to write this, and rapidly approaching my second Mother’s Day as a mum of 2, I’m confronted with a confusing mix of emotions, spanning from blissfully content with the life I have so carefully created for myself, and […]

‘COME’: Finding Peace in an Anxious World and Jesus’ Invitation to the Weary

In a world filled with pressure, uncertainty and growing mental strain, the words of Jesus offer a compassionate invitation: come to me and find rest for your soul. Anyone who is a parent or grandparent watches the daily news with a particularly heavy heart. The prevailing threats and uncertainties are difficult for anyone to bear […]