Trip to Deutschland

In October I joined a team of 5 others from the Methodist Church on a trip to Germany. We visited 3 churches in 3 cities, experiencing some of how they’re []
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No Competition

Studying business in college, we heard a lot about competition – vying for scarce resources; striving for a piece of the market; offering people something better and more interesting. I []
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Scars

My morning and evening routine now includes rubbing bio-oil onto my two fresh 6inch scars. I love those fading lines that fill me with gratitude for my new hips.  I []
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Ignite RRRRhythm!

If you’ve been along on a Sunday recently, you’ll know we’re trying a new format. It’s a monthly rhythm with 1 theme and 4 different looks.  Our main aim is []
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Unexpected News

Have you ever struggled with some unexpected news or twist in your life’s journey? Maybe a move away, a relationship in difficulty, a changing job situation or a dream unfulfilled.     Mary & Joseph received some unexpected news from an angel one day – they were []
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Distinctives Part II

How would you describe our church? What makes it different? In a previous blog (found here), I thought I’d have a go at describing our Ignite community, choosing just 4 characteristics. Last time I shared how mission is what drives us and that []
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Distinctives

How would you describe our church? What makes it different from another?   For my next 2 blogs, I thought I’d have a go at describing our community, choosing just 4 characteristics. Of course, you can add to this list in the comments, because []
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The Habit of Worry

Are you a worrier? Do you maintain a healthy list of the latest things to worry about?   Worrying started at a young age for me, particularly when my parents went out – would our babysitter put the fireguard on []
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