For a number of years now, I have been reading through the Bible in a year. Each January, as I start afresh with this annual discipline, I always…
Earlier this month, I had the joy of fulfilling a long-held dream. As a long-time fan of C.S. Lewis and his books, I did a tour of his…
Recent weeks seem to have unleashed unprecedented levels of fear. Fear that has arisen within nations, between nations, and then swept across the global stage. Fear that has…
Have you ever had one of those ‘Aha’ moments, when you’re reading through an obscure section of the Bible, and you suddenly see how it helps make sense…
I recently reached the anniversary of the first time I walked away from a stable job and a decent salary. It was many years ago, and led to…
Just recently, while I was staying in the Lake District, I got caught in an unexpected storm. (See the photo above!) All was well when I set out…
Just recently, I had a week away. For most people, this is no big deal. But for me, it was beyond beautiful. Beautiful because the last time I…
Have you ever felt the earth shake and quake beneath your feet? Heard things rattling and clattering around you? Watched things quiver and collapse? Wondered where your loved…
Have you ever experienced times in your life when worship feels difficult? Maybe you’re in a church service, where everyone around you seems to be sensing God’s presence…
In recent weeks, I have had the privilege of leading two different spiritual retreats, in two different locations, for the leadership teams of two different churches – something…