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Take Every Thought Captive
An honest, heart-felt prayer for those working through jealousy. Lord, you know my heart and how often I look over my shoulder at others. I’m like the disciple Peter who turned and saw the disciple, John, following him and Jesus. When Peter saw John, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”…
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Being Transformed From The Inside Out
Have you heard the expression, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts?” How about “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Or maybe “Appearances can be deceiving?” We are quick to look at someone or something and form an opinion. However, all of the above emphasise the importance of what…
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Happy 13th Blogiversary
Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s been 13 glorious years of blogging on my humble little space online. Time seems to fly with every passing year. And boy, I am so very grateful for every passing year. Having cancer twice does that to you. Every birthday, milestone, and special…
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Train(ed) Up: Finding Direction and Endurance in Trials
It was a modern-day nightmare. I’d spent the night in London after attending a conference, and realised that I’d left my phone charger at home when I got to the hotel. Not to worry. I was hopeful the life of my phone would hold on until I returned. On the…
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An Interview with Clive Bowsher
It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with Clive Bowsher, author and Provost of Union School of Theology. We discuss his latest book ‘One: Being United to Jesus Changes Everything‘ and the reasons why union with Christ is so important today. I hope our conversation together will…
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The Mustard Seed Mum: Mothers Have Meltdowns Too
It was the end of the church service. People were mingling in the foyer and catching up. Children were chasing one another and parents were practicing the art of one eye on their child and the other on the person in front of them. I stand there trying to keep…
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Mercy in Misery
We’ve just entered 2024. As I type, I am thinking about a few people I know who have started the new year with pain and sorrow. Saying ‘Happy New Year’ seems cruel for so many. Starting a new year seems like such a big turning point and our calendars do…
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Using Social Media For Good
A few months ago, I wrote a very bold post called ‘Quitting Social Media For Good‘ and why I had decided to delete my accounts. Looking over that post, my reasons for coming off social media remain. However, since writing that post, I have found my circumstances have shifted, and…
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Reflections for the International Day of Older Persons 2023
October 1st marks the United Nations International Day of Older Persons which raises awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations. This short video on ageism provides an interesting introduction as it challenges the stereotypes that permeate our culture. Caring for and championing the older generation is something I…
Ruth Clemence – Writer and Blogger 