By Gemma Hunt2025-01-09T09:12:00
The year is getting off to a quiet start for Gemma Hunt. But after years of freelancing she’s learned to trust God with her calendar
Pine needles, glitter, a few chunks of cheese and the unpopular Christmas chocolates are all that are left.
Just a few weeks ago the anticipation of Christmas, the hubbub of gatherings and festive songs playing while the tree twinkled above the pretty presents were all full of hope and expectation. It has been a lovely time, with some bittersweet moments amidst the laughter, I am grateful for this time of year. But, taking everything down and revealing the mess, the void where the tree was, the plain decor where there was previously colour and sparkle always leaves me feeling a bit exposed and empty. The house looks bigger somehow yet is now more full because of the generous gifts we’ve been given. Our daughter loves playing with her toys and we have accepted that they are now part of the house decor and they do bring a lot of colour and life to our home, but it’s not quite the same as the Christmas decorations.
As we wind away the fairy lights and carefully box up the baulballs and ornaments I do wonder
2025-04-25T15:10:00Z By Dr. Donald Sweeting
John Stott, once named among of the 100 most influential people in the world, possessed a borderless influence that shaped the global evangelical movement. Ahead of Stott’s birthday (27 April) Dr Donald Sweeting honours his dear friend’s life
2025-04-25T14:21:00Z By Dr Gareth Crispin
Dr Gareth Crispin presents a vision of intergenerational faith, where every person, from the youngest to the oldest, has a part to play in the music of God’s kingdom
2025-04-24T10:41:00Z By Nikki Adebiyi
In a world of constant noise, John Eldredge’s Experience Jesus, Really invites believers into a deeper, more personal encounter with God. Blending mysticism, spiritual reflection and everyday faith, it’s a book that challenges sceptics to slow down and truly abide
2025-04-16T08:42:00Z By Gemma Hunt
From last minute packing to flower stems, Gemma Hunt explains how she’s letting God shape the view
2025-03-28T12:09:00Z By David Instone-Brewer
Letting go of bitterness is not the same as forgiving someone, says Dr David Instone-Brewer
2025-03-28T11:21:00Z By Gemma Hunt
Being seen by the Father was enough for Jesus. It should be for us too, says Gemma Hunt
Site powered by Webvision Cloud