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Why we published Still Finding Myself in Britain
I confess, I never thought I’d be living in Britain for nearly longer than my native USA… I haven’t surpassed that mark yet, but only just! Finding myself in Britain has been a surprise. Some challenges, many joys, some surprises – such as the 10th anniversary edition of my first book! My publisher asked some…
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Remembering Rob Lacey
Today marks 20 years since the death of Rob Lacey – the performer, author of the word on the street, and all around great guy. I mark the occasion sharing the article I wrote after his death in the then Christian publishing trade magazine, Christian Marketplace: I’ll always remember May Day, not for ribbons and…
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With Jesus in the upper room
During this Easter season, I welcome you to join in imaginatively with Jesus in the upper room. There, after Jesus had died, the disciples hid in fear. But Jesus — the Risen Christ — appeared to them and gave them the Holy Spirit, breathing on them and sending them out to share his love. Join…
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Living in the power of the resurrection
In the Easter season, we should be drinking bubbly and shouting alleluias! So says Tom Wright in his book Surprised by Hope, and I agree. I talked with the lovely Lydia Bennet yesterday on Premier Christian Radio about the art and discipline of celebration – of living a resurrection life. Have a listen! And, I…
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“He is not here!” A reading of the Easter story at the Garden Tomb
Happy Easter! Christ is risen! Here’s my husband, Nicholas, reading the Easter morning story at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem from our January 2023 trip. Enjoy resurrection life! PS Join me on Premier Christian Radio on Wednesday morning at 11am to talk about living out a resurrection life…
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Embodied prayer in beautiful Devon
How thrilled am I to have my dear childhood friend Kristen Rubow coming to England in May to co-lead a retreat on embodied prayer. Here’s a bit about her: Kristen is a mind and movement coach, based in Colorado. She used to be a professional harpist, which helped her understand more deeply how God awakens…
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The Surrendered Life, a meditation by Oswald Chambers
As one of those tasked with caring for Oswald and Biddy Chambers’ books and resources, I love sharing from their wisdom. Here is my adaptation of “The Relinquished Life,” from My Utmost for His Highest, the wonderful new modern classic edition recently published that shares the goodness and authenticity of their message in today’s language.…
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A Prayer for Ash Wednesday
Join me in this prayer from the Church of England as we begin with Lent, the 40 days of prayer, fasting, and giving as we prepare for Easter. Holy God,our lives are laid open before you:rescue us from the chaos of sinand through the death of your Sonbring us healing and make us wholein Jesus…
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Enjoying a Good Lent
Easter is early this year, which means that Lent of course starts early too! Ash Wednesday is on 18 February, just over a week away. How might you spend this time leading up to Easter? Feel daunted by the traditional approach of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? Lent can be a time for those practices, of…
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Losing Ourselves to Find Ourselves
Jesus said, “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39, NIV). But these feel like hard words – self-sacrifice for ultimate gain? How can we even embrace this invitation, even if we want to? It’s one of the upside-down truths of the kingdom…
