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 […]

Pre-Packaged Prayer For The Weary Heart

Finding words to pray when energy, time and clarity are in short supply Prayer is often presented as something spacious and unhurried, carefully carved out quiet times, beautifully written journals, and long, reflective conversations with God. But for many of us, especially in seasons of exhaustion, long shifts or emotional overload, prayer can feel hard […]

God Was With Me

A personal journey through cancer, healing, and the promise of God’s presence In this guest post, Ian reflects on what it means to trust God when the outcome is uncertain; drawing on a deeply personal journey that includes serious illness, a life-changing encounter with mortality, and a quiet but enduring assurance of God’s presence, Ian […]

God’s Promises

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 […]

The Struggle To Forgive

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. […]