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What holds the swifts

The type of bright sunshine which gives grass an extra sort of lurid dimensionality is the same sort of sunshine … More

Faith, joy, sorrow, swifts

Using joy to undo fear

Joy can be disarming. I’ve just been reading a book about trauma-informed teaching, and it introduced me to the PACE … More

creativity, fun, joy, play, playfulness

(4) Week Joy

Reflections on Week Joy

2017, autumn, fruit of the spirit, Galatians, joy

Reflections on Change

On living in season, changing, goodbyes, and the end of relationships.

2017, autumn, break-ups, change, heartbreak, joy, personal, reflections, relationships, seasons, thoughts, time

“It’s not something you’re ever going to get over”

Lucy’s words to me on Monday night about the love of God.

2016, autumn, blessing, joy, love, prophecy, scripture

Joy is made complete

The truth that the gospel proclaims is the truth by which my joy is made complete

2016, autumn, bible, gospels, joy

Wash One Another’s Feet

From John 13.

He was both King and servant – and neither of those titles are reserved to working hours. Love is a full-time occupation, after all. Love in the big things, God on the Earth and God on the cross, but also love in the washing of feet in the basin.

2016, autumn, bible, gladly, gospels, humility, jesus, John, joy, prose, thoughts, washing feet

For Tabitha, a year before her wedding day

A letter to a Tabitha ahead of August 2017 when I will cry many tears as she walks down the aisle as a beautiful bride.

2016, 2017, friends, friendship, jesus, joy, marriage, relationships, wedding

“My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation”

The first two chapters of Luke. Being captivated by Jesus’ salvation and grace for me.

2016, bible, gospels, jesus, joy, Luke, salvation, summer

On a train to Norwich

A reflection on change that I had on the train. A literal train of thought.

2016, job, joy, permanence, personal, prose, reflection, summer, thoughts, university, work

Momentum 2016 + a revelation (ish)

A look over time away with my church and something I’ve learned this year.

church, comparison, holiday, HT, joy, prayer, rest, time away

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