Letting God’s Promises Shine on Your Problems There are some people who do not take promises seriously. Take Jonathan Swift’s quip for example: ‘Promises and pie-crust are made to be broken’! Are you known as someone ‘whose word is your bond’ that people trust because of your reliability and follow-through? For many people, a promise […]
A pastoral letter for when life feels paused There are seasons in life when everything seems to slow down; when doors close, plans dissolve, or the next step feels frustratingly unclear. These “in-between” moments can feel empty or unsettling, yet they are often rich with unseen purpose. In this pastoral letter, written to Rachel but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Pastoral Letter For When God Seems Far Away We all go through times when God feels distant, and moments of silence or emptiness can be unsettling, but they don’t mean He has left us for faith is more than fleeting feelings; it’s built on the truth of who God is and what He has […]
A Pastoral Christian letter for anyone drawing closer to God but feeling spiritually attacked; drawing closer to God may bring challenges and spiritual resistance, but He equips, protects, and stays with you always – so you can stand firm, knowing nothing can separate you from His love.
“Why Must I Suffer?”: In this latest Guest Post, Grace Church Leader Joe Leach explores the experience human suffering and finding comfort in a God who understands that suffering… The question of suffering is not an academic one. It is, in fact, a question that any worldview must provide some kind of answer to. And […]
