Monthly Archives: May 2009
Sanctuary
As a child I loved visiting the library. I felt so grown up and excited when I got my first library card, and I cherished it for years. Over time the library became my hiding place, my sanctuary. Where I … Continue reading
Breaking in to break out !!
A couple of years back I got stuck in my own bedroom. I know, how did I manage that? Well truth is I don’t know, but in the end in the early hours of the morning I had to … Continue reading
Momzilla
Last weekend I took my first trip away from my daughters. I went to see my best friend of 26 years. I was so excited to go, and I was way overdue for a break. However, I was so conflicted. … Continue reading
Pure Joy
I recently went on a trip to visit an old friend in Seattle and had a God given epiphany. My friend who is an Urban Planning major simply loved to show me everything about Seattle on a map. He would … Continue reading
Becky Forder
Becky is thirty one and lives in Sheffield. She is a single mum to Lucy, just turned two, and part-time lawyer. Becky is in the process of trying to rebuild her life/get through each day in one piece after her … Continue reading
Vanessa Garcia
Vanessa Garcia was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Currently 22, she works as an Elementary Coordinator for the Children’s Ministry Department at a large church in Arizona. She also attends college part time pursuing her degree in Family Life … Continue reading
Listening to the Call
What do you do as a leader when you have those inevitable blips and wonder what on earth you are doing and/or whether you are in the right place?! I would argue that as leaders a sense of calling … Continue reading
Loving Leadership?
In the past I have interacted with passionate, gifted young men and women who clearly have vision and drive that could take them very far. Their desires and passions are noble and worthy, clearly from God and yet something within … Continue reading
Ezer Kenegdu
“The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18 TNIV) There are some verses in the Bible that are soft and warm and others that … Continue reading
One of Many
I’ve recently discovered that there is great freedom in being ordinary. I should probably preface this by saying that I do believe we are all unique creations, chosen and dearly loved by God (Col. 3:12). But truth is so … Continue reading
Jess Culbert
Jess is 27 and has been living in Sheffield, England since 1999. She grew up in a loving Christian family but really began to own her faith during her teenage years. She is a keen organiser and administrator and her … Continue reading
Agnieszka Hawkins
“I am a foreigner in the Land…” Ags is married to Andy and lives in Gateshead, UK. She is originally from Poland and has moved to England to do her Biblical Degree. There she met Andy and the rest is … Continue reading
Identity – one woman’s journey
A few days ago I was asked to pray for a young woman. We met over coffee and she told me her story. She struggled with low self-esteem and lacked in confidence. She wrestled with issues condemning herself for the … Continue reading
Made in his image : Part 2
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on … Continue reading
Made In His Image: Part 1
When God looked down from heaven and made woman, what on earth was He thinking? It’s a clumsy, playful question, but it’s one I’ve pondered for months now, because it’s also an important question. If we want to live healthy, … Continue reading
