Have you ever had a defining moment, where everything in your relationship with God changed? Shifted in some almost-intangible way? It might have been the moment when things finally ‘clicked’ for you, the point someone prayed for you? Or it might have been a dream, a vision, or particular church service or experience. But somehow…
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How to spot a false prophet
I grew up in the Pentecostal church and so over the years, I’ve heard a lot of prophecies. Some you just know in the gut of your guts, are words from God’s heart, spoken by true, honest and faithful men and women. And yet others, might leave just a smidge of a question mark. So,…
Read MoreThe God who moves mountains
I think it’s fair to say that December 2018 was a bit of a rubbish month for our family. In late November, after 5+ years of searching, I finally bought and moved into my dream home. 2 weeks later, still surrounded by boxes and a ‘to do’ list that would make your brain ache, I…
Read MoreWhen a Bible burns a hole in your sofa…
At work, sometimes, I’m sent free things. It’s one of the lovely perks of working in PR…companies send samples and products and the packages I receive can be chocolates, cookies, CDs or books. Each parcel is different but on the whole, even though the box is addressed to me, I usually share what I’ve been…
Read MoreA family crisis
Last Friday afternoon, my mum was sitting in a restaurant when she started to experience extreme chest pain. She was taken to hospital where it was discovered she’d suffered a (thankfully small!) heart attack. This kind of issue isn’t a new experience to our family…my dad has had 3 heart attacks over the years, plus…
Read MoreA warning from God
A few weeks ago, I moved house (I might have mentioned this!). In the run up, there was all sorts of throwing-out-of-things and also buying-of things. I also decided I needed a new comfy, sink-yourself-into-it armchair. And so, the search began. I knew exactly what I wanted (think: light grey, huge, super comfy wingback) and…
Read MoreNothing can separate me from his love
When my dad was 42 years old, he had a heart attack. After some recovery time, he was soon on the mend, but a few years later, he began experiencing chest pain again. He was referred to a specialist and after tests, was told his arteries had become so blocked, he was to avoid any…
Read MoreDon’t give in to hate
‘I hate Donald Trump’. ‘I hate Theresa May’. I hate Jeremy Corbyn. Have you heard anyone say things like that recently? I have. In a politically divided country (and world!), they’re quite common statements. Some days (particularly on social media), it can feel like hate oozes so easily from the end of typing figures and…
Read MoreThe small things matter – Fred and Emmanuel’s story.
Brring…briiingg. The phone in the cold, draughty hallway of my student house rang shrilly and it just so happened I was at home that day and able to answer. ‘Hello Paula?’ said a cheery voice. It was a temp agency. I was in my final year of university and (in need of some extra cash),…
Read MoreLetting go of an old season…
A few years ago, my dad suffered a heart attack. He’s had various health and heart issues since his early 40s, but as he was recovering from this episode, we decided that when he was better, we’d get him a dog. My dad had always wanted a dog but the circumstances hadn’t been right. But…
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Ugly Grace 