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A minute’s introduction to Transforming Love
How can a friendship with Jesus change us? That’s what I discuss with Matthew Price in a BBC radio interview. Have a little listen; I hope you’ll be inspired (it’s only a minute and a half). If you have a bit more time, here I am with the amazing Maria Rodrigues, talking about intimacy with…
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You’re invited to my book launch!
I’m thrilled to be launching my newest book, Transforming Love: How Friendship with Jesus Changes Us. It’s a fresh look at the Mary-Martha-Lazarus story and how their relationship with Jesus made all of the difference in their lives. And how our friendship with Jesus changes us! The official pub date is 4 May, and we’ll…
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Preparing for Easter
Soon we’ll be entering Holy Week, when those who follow Jesus join in, again, with the events of the shaping story of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. You might feel that you’ve fallen short or failed in what you hoped to do/read/observe during this season of Lent. For…
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“From Head to Heart” by Edward Hartley: 7 Ways to Pray blog series
I’ve often heard the longest journey being described as that between head and heart. That was certainly true in my life. I think you will find encouragement in reading Edward‘s account of reaching a low point in his life, and God changing him through prayer and contemplation. About 12 years ago my life went pear-shaped. Over…
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Announcing my new book!
I’m so thrilled to share with you news of my new book, which will be published in May, courtesy of Our Daily Bread Publishing in the States and Form/SPCK in the UK. Transforming Love: How Friendship with Jesus Changes Us is a fresh look at the Mary/Martha/Lazarus stories in the gospels, and how friendship with…
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Praying Jesus’ prayer
Jesus loved his friends, and taught them how to pray. This prayer may be so familiar to us that we skim over it, but we can slow down and ponder each phrase for encouragement, inspiration, and delight. Join me in the amazing ruins of Waverley Abbey, the first monastery in Britain, as I lead us…
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Join me at Lee Abbey, Devon?
Not too long now and I’ll be in Devon leading a retreat at Lee Abbey (13-17 March)! We’re going to be delving into the gospel stories of Mary, Martha and Lazarus to experience how Jesus transformed them – and how through friendship with him he changes us. This is a very special place right on…
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Preparing for Lent
I received a question about Lent resources last week: I am hoping to have a women’s Lent group and wondered if you could recommend a book to follow? My answer: I wonder if your women’s group would like my little resource The Prayers of Jesus? It explores 6 of Jesus’ 7 prayers from the gospels,…
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Looking back to move forward in 2023
Happy new year! The prayer of examen is simply looking back to move forward with God. You might want to take some time this month to consider a few questions as we launch into the new year. I found these somewhere last year and engaged with them – I’m sorry that I didn’t note where…
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Happy Christmas!
May you know joy and peace this Christmas. May you feel loved and known. May you find deep rest as you enter a season of celebration. And may you experience the invitation of the One who came to earth as a baby and now lives and dwells in those who follow him. Happy Christmas! Art…
