Bubbles
Adeleh ·
Bubbles. We live in them, so they say. We convince ourselves they are real and that this is how life is. We talk to people who share our point of view, we […]
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‘Where is the Continuity?!’ (P. Carolan)
Brian ·
I made my long-awaited return to the cinema this past week. I love going to the cinema, there is something about getting the tickets, buying the sweets, drinks, popcorn, nacho’s […]
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That’s Crazy Talk…
Peggy ·
For God so loved the world… You know how the rest goes. Eternal life etc. It’s the mantra of Christians everywhere, every-when. We’re going to live forever in a perfect world, […]
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Becoming a Hedgehog
Mark ·
1 Would you rather be a fox or a hedgehog? It’s a seemingly pointless question with potentially life-altering implications. Back in 2001, Jim Collins wrote a book called Good to Great in […]
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Distinctions Part II
Belinda ·
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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Measurements
I recently took up painting. It’s teaching me to appreciate the beauty in seemingly ordinary things. I find myself so intently focused on the subject, and so far removed from other distractions, […]
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Sleep that Restores
Fiona ·
When you’re tired everything seems heavier. And harder. And more painful. If you haven’t slept, your ability to make decisions is impaired. Your ability to manage your emotions is destroyed. You cry more. […]
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Acting in Hope
Adeleh ·
We are not hopeful. We wait. We wait for horizons to open, for ideas to flourish. For plans and dreams to come to fruition. We wait, trying to console ourselves with the concrete, […]
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“A candle’s in the window and the kettle is always on”
Tara ·
How Irish does that sound? This is a lyric from my favourite musical called Come From Away which tells the story of one of the kindest acts in history. (I would recommend listening to it, it is very […]
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The Walls
Brian ·
Happy Anniversary! It’s been a year in the trenches. Can I just say, how appreciative I am for being part of this community again. From the Connect Communities to Sadhbh and Fee doing an auction of many different […]
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