2020 is not quite going the way we all expected… huh? So much has happened and it’s tough to focus on the things we set out with good intentions to give time to at the beginning of the year. Not only did COVID-19 disrupt our schedules, but now our hearts and minds are being tugged…
Tag: Ellen Smith
My 2020 Vision
It’s January 31st – I’m still hanging in there for a New Years post. The reality is we’re well on our way into 2020 now, and actually I’m able to look at my goals and resolutions and assess them in light of reality – that most of them are not going well so far. But…
Church is…
Amazing. Boring. Exciting. For old people. Where Jesus moves. Where God lives. Where community happens. For Christmas. A place of acceptance. A place of judgement. LOVE. To many people, the word “church” conjures different feelings. The place means different things. Here’s what I’ve learnt (so far) –
Be a Game Changer!
One day I was driving to work. I had taken my normal route – towards the end of the journey there is a place you can take a right turn and avoid traffic lights, which is usually a good idea in the morning. However, this one morning, I had forgotten to do that. I was…
When God Speaks
I was expectant this weekend for God to move. I was, after all, going to a conference called YA MOVEMENT, so I can’t be criticised too much for having that expectancy! On Friday night I would say I was stirred, but not moved. I could sense God wanted to speak, but there was a barrier…
Listening For God’s Voice
Listening to God is a part of Christianity that seems so weird and foreign to me. I grew up knowing that God was real, but not understanding that you can have a relationship with Him – in fact, that’s all He really wants from you. When people talk about listening to God’s voice, or how…
To Believe is to Trust
I believe every word the Bible says.
I believe in miracles. I do.
I believe that Jesus was born of a virgin.
I believe that Jesus healed the sick – giving sight to those who could not see, making the lame walk, changing the hearts of those filled with hate.
Jesus performed miracle after miracle. He didn’t even have to do anything for some people – His presence was enough to change them.
But here’s the challenge – who do I believe is really in control of my life?
What do I believe? What do you believe?
Is it Jesus? God incarnate, here to change the world so we could thrive for His glory?
Or is it your *insert personal hang-up here*?
Why Sunday is my least favourite day of the week…
A lot of people will be horrified by the thought that, even as a Christian, Sunday is my least favourite day of the week. Many people reading this post will probably take pity on me. My mother in particular will probably feel quite sad. (Mumma – maybe stop reading now!) The reason for this seemingly…
Hell no H20!
Today the water ‘problem’ in Preston has come to a close. Last week, the water straight from the tap became drinkable again, but today a letter dropped onto my doormat from United Utilities with a compensation cheque in it. I want to stick my oar in and let you know my thoughts…
Taking God AND His Word
God is going through a period of challenging me on pretty much everything right now, and yesterday it was His Word. Literally – the Bible, more specifically, the Old Testament. My view has always been that the Old Testsment has some great stuff in it, but it’s too complicated to actually read. I’ve always thought…
Amy and Ellen 