God cares more about character than gender: Reflections on female leadership.

In this series of blogs about Christian beliefs, I’m trying to tackle subjects that many of us have had some very strange ideas about. One of the oldest and most peculiar beliefs that still rattles around in certain traditions is that women shouldn’t preach, teach or be in leadership over a man. Funnily enough, it…

Hello from me!

Before we move on to a new topic I wanted to say a quick hello to you all. Take a look at the video to find out what’s coming next.

One simple way to feel peaceful when you’re overstretched

Imagine the scene. You’ve had a hard day; there’s still loads on your mind, but you walk through the door, and now everyone wants to tell you about their day, show you the latest game or simply have your undivided attention. You try your hardest, but you know that although you’re home, you’re still on…

One simple change you can make today to relieve stress

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with everything you need to do in a day, month or year? Maybe you’re looking to find ways to use your time more effectively. The good news is there are simple changes you can implement, which will help you to priorities your responsibilities, and today we’re going to talk about…

One simple thing to do today to make a real change in your life

You’ve probably seen several blog posts like this before. A catchy title and then a piece of advice you already instinctively knew. Well, today, I hope you’ve come to this blog ready to find some movement in your life because I want to encourage you to commit to one simple thing, which will make all…

One simple prayer for you to pray today.

There’s this great little story in the book of Mark in the New Testament of the Bible. It’s about an encounter Jesus has with a blind guy by the name of Bartimaeus. In the story, Jesus is going to Jericho when they come across this guy who seems to be making everyone uncomfortable. This guy…

A time for celebration

As I sit here writing this, it’s the 11th June and England will play its first match in Euro’s on Sunday. By the time you’re reading this, we might have been knocked out; of course, there is a slither of hope we might make the final which, If I’ve done this right, is tomorrow! If…

Bench: Part 3 – Replication Restoration

Consider those people in your life who feel like a warm breeze to your soul… On a superficial level, I’d say they’re passing renewal on to you.

Reflecting on unplugging

Back in November, I wrote a piece that I recently felt I needed to revisit. It’s called “5 ways to feel more connected with your life”, and in it, I wrote about reducing the amount you plan to achieve each day. There are also points about simplifying your life, connecting more with people around you, investing in your family, and going deeper with Jesus.

The significance of your name: A Conversation with William Thompson

My heart for this book is that it prompts big questions to form in the heart of the reader. Questions that simply may not be being considered, let alone asked without it. We are more than a sack of cells trying to survive from nothingness to nothingness. In the expanse of eternity, we have been created in love for a purpose.