This week my church waved off 21 teenagers to join thousands of others in a national Christian youth festival. As I waved my teenagers off, I was so grateful for all youth providers in our city investing their time and wisdom into the next generation.
Read MoreI flicked through the pages of The Sheffield Star this week, and if I’m honest, my heart sank. But a newspaper that only printed good news stories wouldn’t be telling the whole truth.
Read MoreSheffield boomed and bounced to the sounds of Tramlines two weekends ago. We are rightly proud of our home-grown festival. This week I waved off about 25 chirpy teenagers to another kind of festival.
Read MoreEcclesall Road enjoyed a vibrant sight this week as about 20 joyful, chirpy teenagers swayed and nudged into position for a group photograph. off to a christian youth camp. As I waved my teenagers off for the weekend, I was so grateful for all youth providers in our city and towns.
Read MoreThe effects of the COVID pandemic run long and deep. However, there is a second pandemic running alongside that may be just as widespread and damaging: we are in the midst of a crisis in mental health.
Read MoreA lot can happen in a year and a lot can be lost. Many are struggling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are grieving and experiencing loss. Bring God the pain, be honest, but don’t walk away then.
Read MoreThey say that the two certainties of life are death and taxes but I would argue there is a third, and that is that each and every one of us will suffer at some point, and probably at many points during our lifetimes. Suffering is inevitable but it is never the end of the story.
Read MoreGrief has been one of the hardest parts of my life but at the same time one of the most precious parts. Without grief I am not sure I would have known such richness and depth in my life. It has grown my capacity to love, to feel, to care.
Read MoreWe all have lost something over this last year. We’ve lost out on quality time with people we love, others will have lost jobs, and many of us will have lost friends and family to Covid. It’s important to remember this loss as we come to lament and soon to celebrate Easter.
Read MoreWe all know that at times, it is OK not to be OK. When we lament we take time acknowledge our situation, hurts and needs and to turn that into prayers and petitions to God.
Read More“How are you?” is a classic British conversation starter. It is also often the question we don’t want to answer. We need to get hold of the truth that you and I don’t have to have it all together. It’s ok not to be ok. And its vital that we share those feelings with others who care.
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