Faith
Do not spread fear, develop agility, think different.(ly)
For all of us, the invitation is to anchor our lives in Christ, and then live with the confidence and flexibility His love makes possible.
Challenge
The extravagant, excessive, reckless love of God.
Like radical hospitality, the love of God is extravagant, excessive and reckless by our standards. It is not sensible. It is not cautious. It is not concerned with reputation. It risks the raised eyebrow, the criticism, the whisper of disapproval.
Faith
The Past, Present, Future
Whether we’re saying, “I hate this,” or “I can’t wait,” the truth is the same. God is already there. And that makes new beginnings not just something to survive, but something to step into with hope.
Faith
We're all in 'The Club'
Yesterday was International Left-Handers Day, today is A-Level Results Day. A left turn, can still lead to the right destination.
Preaching
Are we living lightly enough?
Have we left room for The Kingdom? We don’t have to strive, we don’t have to store up. Calvary is enough.
Faith
There's Room for Both
The spontaneous sigh towards heaven and the carefully crafted liturgy. The 2am outpouring and the service book handed down through generations. There's room for both.
Faith
The Church Has Never Stood Still
From Henley Festival to Cliff College via Chesterfield. It's been a bit 'full on'. But the 'God moments' just keep coming. Oh, and I 'flicked through' John Wesley's Prayer Book...and saw a crooked spire.
Services
I was creative, but...
My service themed around patience went well. Is there any such thing as a perfect formula for such things? No.
Challenge
Be Creative. OK, erm...
Writer's block is definitely a 'thing'. Overcoming the same when crafting a whole service and creating a portfolio...urgh.
Candidating
DOV2 Portfolio Workshop
Great to catch up with some familiar faces, the time between now and submission is going to fly! Attending the workshop; another gift.
Candidating
The Advisory Panel
I prepared as best as I could.
Candidating
DOV1 Retreat Reflections
I'm not quite sure how to respond to the 'headline'. Perhaps with some further headlines. Anyone who is on this path and following this process, will remember the DOV1 Retreat all their life - they just will. It was that impactful. So in no particular order,