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4 Ways of Dealing with Disappointment

Writing this post is a little bit of therapy because I am still dealing with disappointment. It is not past tense 'dealt' with disappointment. It is a very present tense ordeal of 'dealing'. Last week saw a big blow to a writing project I had spent a lot of time on. It was a learning… Continue reading 4 Ways of Dealing with Disappointment

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An interview with David Robertson – The Wee Flea

Ever since I asked David if he wouldn't mind helping me answer an atheist on my blog, I have been fascinated with his writing and engagement with others in the public sphere. From being attacked for his views on social media to being banned on Twitter, David is no stranger of being at the centre… Continue reading An interview with David Robertson – The Wee Flea

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Christmas Light

Looking out our kitchen window at night, I look at the house in the next street. They have a small Christmas tree perched on their upstairs windowsill. When it is dark, the lights on that tree shine so beautifully bright against a black backdrop. Seeing this light gives me joy and comfort - it is… Continue reading Christmas Light

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An interview with Gavin Calver – story, sin and sharing good news

Tell us a little bit about you and how you came to faith! I grew up in a Christian home, did my best to follow the faith but it didn't quite work out that way. When I was 14, I got banned from church for six months and left the church then for quite a… Continue reading An interview with Gavin Calver – story, sin and sharing good news

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Cycling Out of the Comfort Zone by Charles Guilhamon – BOOK REVIEW

This is SPCK's pick of the month for their book club - I have been reading it throughout the month of October and it has been one wild ride... As someone who has travelled independently on a gap year, studied Geography with International Relations and loves to meet different people, this book really appealed to… Continue reading Cycling Out of the Comfort Zone by Charles Guilhamon – BOOK REVIEW

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An interview with Sarah Yardley – Cornwall, Creation Fest and Christianese

Tell us how you came from California to Cornwall! I started coming to the UK in the summer of 2009 and I came over every summer between 2009 and 2014. Over the course of that time I developed some phenomenal relationships, friendships and never envisioned myself living here, but really loved the people. In the… Continue reading An interview with Sarah Yardley – Cornwall, Creation Fest and Christianese

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An interview with Lirika Davis – cultures, communication and Christ

I am so overjoyed that Lirika Davis has joined me on the blog this week. We first met through the Stilettos Conference in Plymouth and I was captivated by her words of encouragement and love for Christ. Lirika is a wonderful friend, a great speaker and a gifted writer and I hope that today's post… Continue reading An interview with Lirika Davis – cultures, communication and Christ

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An interview with author Kathryn Hitchins – writing, ethics and illness

Tell us a little about you - your life, your writing and your faith journey. I was born into a Christian family and believed and trusted in Jesus from a very young age, possibly from around four years old. I grew up going to Sunday school and Girl Crusaders and attending church holiday clubs and… Continue reading An interview with author Kathryn Hitchins – writing, ethics and illness

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Take Heart by Matt Chandler – Book Review

I use affiliate links in some of my blog posts. If you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you for your support! In a culture that is increasingly turning away from Christianity, Matt Chandler has an exciting and optimistic outlook - it's a… Continue reading Take Heart by Matt Chandler – Book Review

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My Greatest Adventure

Empty supermarket shelves, low water pressure, uncollected bins... turns out we are not built for snow in this part of the world! We ran out of bread and milk and apparently everyone had the same idea because we couldn't get either for a couple of days and all the long-life milk had gone too. Walking… Continue reading My Greatest Adventure