Tag: fear
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Reflections
I’ve just listened to Rick and Kay Warren being interviewed at the HTB leadership conference. I was hesitant to listen to it. I knew it would hurt. I knew it would poke me in the parts of myself that are still raw and still painful. I was right. It is full of the most profound reflections…
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Women
We’re a funny breed aren’t we? We’ve fought for rights and freedoms, and yet we turn on our own and attach viciously. The Daily Mail’s “sidebar of shame” is full of articles about the way women look, the bad dress choices and the slight speckle of cellulite on size zero thighs. I find it…
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I’m Not Good Enough For This…
It’s a big week for me. It’s a big week ThinkTwice. Why? Because on Saturday I will be standing up in front of over 1000 people to talk about mental illness at the Youthwork Summit. In all honesty – I’m petrified. Not only is this the first major speaking engagement I’ve done, but I’m doing…
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Trap or Treasure?
Ever since I can remember, I have felt “called” into a specifically “christian” ministry. I toyed with the idea of being a singer and actress for a while, quickly dismissed the idea of teaching primary school children, rejected the idea of nurse because it involved science etc etc. All the ideas I considered were never…
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I want to change the world
There. I’ve said it. I want to change the world. I want to every child born to have enough love, clean water and food to live and thrive. I want to see governments that use their resources wisely. I want a justice system that truly rehabilitates drug users instead of letting them get sucked back…
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Who are we?
A couple of thoughts from the Chapel service yesterday at LST: Who are we to doubt the power of the God who fed over 5000 people with a manky packed lunch? Who are we to shirk the responsibility of using our giftings for the Kingdom of God? Who are we to not be part of…
Rachael Newham 