Discipleship
Touched by God
It was a warm, sunny day when I traveled to my birth home for my aunt’s funeral. The hour and a half trip is usually a pleasant and relaxing drive, and the warmth and sunshine Read more…
Mission
Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone
It was a warm and beautiful July day when I embarked on my first overseas mission trip. The agreeable weather presented perfect travel conditions for the two-hour drive to the airport, and provided ample time Read more…
Life Challenges
Depression: Embracing Reality and Experiencing Freedom
I think it goes without saying that there seems to be a stigma attached to depression. Admitting “I’m depressed” bears feelings of guilt and shame, and perhaps even more so for those in the Christian Read more…
Life Challenges
The Pain of Infertility
I am currently researching the possible marginalisation of couples experiencing infertility within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The research is at Glasgow University and I have found it not only intellectually challenging but deeply moving. Read more…
Mission
Say No to Slavery
I have always been uncomfortable with the misuse of power. It is evident from the Scriptures that God hates social injustice. The problem with the perceived evolution of social morality is that we appear to Read more…
Discipleship
Spiritual Consumerism
I cannot believe it happened and I often caution against it. It was a bright and relaxed Sunday morning and I was feeling a little lazy and all without the slightest tinge of guilt. I Read more…