We have all had life issues which have shaped us into the individuals we have grown to become. We often go through challenges that are, although common, rarely spoken about, leaving us feeling isolated. We hope the transparency shown by the writers in this section will encourage you and reassure you: we are all in this journey together.
I recently watched a two minute clip of a footballer Carlos Puyol, former captain of FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. The video showcased how he motivated his teammates and the great sportsmanship that he always showed. Class personified. Watching the video reminded me not only how inspirational Puyol was to me as a […]
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‘Surely you remember that I was sick when I first brought you the Good News’ – Galatians 4:13 (NLT) Earlier this year I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease and to say it has been tough is an understatement. I have bouts of chronic pain in different parts of my body and poor vision […]
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“Trouble isn’t necessarily a sign of sin in our lives. It may be something God allows us to go through to draw us closer to Him.” Trouble isn’t necessarily a sign of sin in our lives But when we focus on the trouble it could blind us from seeing the bigger picture Like a traveller […]
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Navel-gazing: self-indulgent or excessive contemplation of oneself or a single issue at the expense of a wider view. Ah! This has been me as of recent. Life had hit me hard with circumstances, which brought me low. I realised my gaze was on myself. Unfulfilled desires, issues, uncertainties and set backs—it all felt too much […]
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Even when I can’t see it, God is good. He is spirit. A being so great, so complex, so holy, so righteous, that if I looked at Him for the smallest fraction of a second without His mercy, I would die. He carries me on eagles wings, so high I can’t even see the ground […]
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What is the purpose and meaning of life? We often hear this question asked by many people and also in some cases we tend to ask this question ourselves. In seeking the meaning of our existence, we seek the answers in the jobs that we do or the material things we hold so dare to. For […]
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