In God’s hand

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- In a world of independence, self-sufficiency, strong going and no signs of weakness, it is hard to imagine myself as an adult being pictured holding the right hand of my father. You might find the picture cute of a mother holding her daughter’s hand or... Continue Reading →

“Dear Santa, I want a puppy…”

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Thank you, Lauren, for your meditation, “When God is (or seems) silent.” Prayer is something I, too, grapple with and I am intrigued by Pete Grieg’s book.  Despite my years, I am far from wise. I tend often to approach prayer as a small child... Continue Reading →

When God is (or seems) silent

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- In recent months I’ve been pondering over the theme of unanswered prayer and how from a Christian perspective we are to approach this subject, as well as how to answer other people in our lives who are struggling with this question. For my last birthday,... Continue Reading →

Lent: A call to prayer

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- The shadow of the cross was looming large upon Jesus. He had already spoken to his disciples about the impending suffering, rejection, dying and the rising again. And as the hour was approaching Jesus went with his disciples to Gethsemane. He told them to watch... Continue Reading →

Cross of Ashes

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Just made it again, the first song still a bit short of breath, thoughts still running wild, coming and going, all the open tasks competing for attention, and it feels like a train station with trains arriving, departing just so the next train can arrive... Continue Reading →

Lent: A Time to Watch and Pray

Time is ticking on. We are ready to celebrate yet another period of Lent, a time the church is setting apart to focus on watching and praying. Prayer is no doubt the sojourners greatest source of strength when they pass through unfamiliar and unexpected terrains, when they must travel through dark patches of life. It... Continue Reading →

Football Teams & the Body of Christ

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- This is a very exciting time of year for football fans. If your team is still competing for a cup or a trophy, each match is more important than the last. If, on the other hand, your team has no chance of winning anything, and... Continue Reading →

Lost and Found

--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- If there was an award for losing things and/or getting lost, I am sure I would win it. You name it, I have lost it, but the things I have lost the most are my key, earrings, and my wallet. Luckily most of the time... Continue Reading →

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