I watched a film today called Luther. It’s a fairly new one based off of a TV show of the same name about a detective. Without giving away the plot, the film has a lot to do with shame. Finding things that people would rather keep hidden, the antagonist is able to blackmail good peopleContinue reading “The danger of shame – lent 2023”
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He cares about the ‘why’ – lent 2023
Have you ever done something ‘unforgiveable’? Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you didn’t deserve forgiveness? Have you acted in a way you’re not proud of? I was talking with a friend recently who was explaining a situation and said they felt they didn’t deserve forgiveness but was sure they wouldContinue reading “He cares about the ‘why’ – lent 2023”
Guilt is a wasted emotion – lent 2023
We started this lent talking about introspection. Looking inward with an honest lense, acknowledging the good and the bad. One of the ‘bad’ emotions we can sometimes try to bury or ignore is guilt. Maybe you don’t ignore it but live with it hanging over you. A mistake made once upon a time that dictatesContinue reading “Guilt is a wasted emotion – lent 2023”
A look in the mirror – lent 2023
It hardly seems possible that it’s been almost a year since the last lent, since I chose to focus on God daily by writing a blog post. And yet, so much has happened that it also feels like a lifetime ago. So many distractions, so much unnecessary noise. So here we are again. 40 daysContinue reading “A look in the mirror – lent 2023”
Forgive, release and be free
Today’s title is taken from a book by Joff Day about forgiving others. The premise behind the book is that in forgiving others and releasing them of any debt they owe you, you are then free to be yourself without any ties to the past. It is a book that I have found helpful inContinue reading “Forgive, release and be free”
Sometimes, it sucks…
I don’t know about you, but sometimes that’s how I feel. “This sucks…” ‘This’ could be one of many things. It could be related to work, home, family, or health, or something else entirely. Maybe it’s looking at the world and seeing poverty or violence. But whatever it is, sometimes it’s just plain rubbish andContinue reading “Sometimes, it sucks…”
40 day challenge day 20: It’s not fair!
Yesterday I wrote about shame and how it can cause us to hide. I wrote how shame isn’t from God and basically isn’t a good thing (understatement…) I’m aware that not everyone will have a problem with shame, but I also think it is something that can creep in without us realising it. Maybe itContinue reading “40 day challenge day 20: It’s not fair!”
40 day challenge day 5: You can’t earn it
I wonder if you’ve seen the latest Disney film, Encanto? It’s a dream for children’s work. The story has a great message, the characters are relatable and the development for each are things that children can take on board and learn from. In fact, not just the children. That’s why it’s made its way intoContinue reading “40 day challenge day 5: You can’t earn it”
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