“Can we read this one before bedtime?” My nephew presents me with a book about a young fish who strays away from the safety of the reef, gets caught in a fishing net, taken away from his home and is eventually found by his father who travels the ocean in a relentless search for his […]

In the beginning God said “let us make man in our image”.  God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is a relationship and so He made us for relationship. God said “it is not good for man to be alone”.  This was the first thing He said was “not good”.  None of us thrive when […]

… so I’ve never seen ‘Braveheart’ (yep, I know, sorry!) but I hear there’s a quote about freedom in it. Over 18 months ago, during an early evening doze these words came to me; “Freedom is larger than anything you could ever imagine, yet more fragile than anything you’ve ever known” “Great”, I thought, “now […]

‘Since you have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, live in union with him. Keep your roots deep in him, build your lives on him, and become stronger in your faith, as you were taught. And be filled with thanksgiving.’ Colossians 2:6-7 Before you read on, please take a minute to stop. Thank Jesus that He […]

Peers are my nemesis, slightly awkward being a single 30 something in London… I know. Who doesn’t have a few social faux pas in their close right?!, or awkward social tendencies, or have cut into a celebration cake thinking it was a free for all.  Socially awkward tendencies can be hilarious, however they are more […]