Category: Reflection

Doreen writes, “the minute I walked into the church I felt at home, it reminded me so much of the church of my youth, and just how much it had meant to me”

This is a recording I made in response to a feeling that I needed to speak to the people of Marsden about my calling to be the Church of England Vicar here. So, sat outside the Riverhead pub, with the traffic noise and the sound of the weir behind me, I made this unscripted recording: a transcription of which follows[…]

Jim tells her faith-story: a lifetime of belief and how knowing God has helped her

Two real-life stories of faith, where the intervention of Saints and Angels made a difference

God wanted to talk to me about praying. So, there I was, at 3am, searching for a pen and some paper to take notes!

I have screamed and shouted at God, found Him very hard to forgive for the experiences I have had and many times felt very distant from him. I know I am not the only one to experience tragedy and pain.

Once upon a time, Cynthia Hooper was asked to draw an image of God. A simple picture with such depth of theological understanding…

I really love riding my bicycle, but my perspective on cycling, like my perspective on God, has changed over time.

Martin Lowles offers you an insight into his faith journey, a shared journey with many people and most notably with Jesus

I think that the biggest good news for me is that God showed his love for us by the way in which Jesus lived his life, and the messages of love that he brought from the Father. Good news is also the inclusiveness and compassion which Jesus showed towards others and how he wanted everyone to share in God’s love