Going For Gold: Training To Win 

The Common Wealth Games have arrived in Birmingham. It’s an exciting time for the city that many have been preparing for over several years. I had the privilege of seeing the women's gymnastics on Saturday and witnessed England winning Gold! What stood out to me the most was the dedication and excellence of elite athletes.

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The Power of Routine

Routine can become tedious, but it can also become powerful. The right routine is a crucial ingredient of a powerful and purposeful life. On reflection, some of my most significant breakthroughs have come from developing or changing my routine. I have discovered the most effective way to reach any goal is to create a habit around it.

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Remaining Faithful When Life Gets Hard

The world has felt pretty chaotic lately. The day the last newsletter went out, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since this conflict began, thousands have died, and millions have been displaced. And this is only one of 27 armed conflicts happening around the world. So much tragedy and trauma impacting millions of people around the world.

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We Can Be Faithful After Failure

Failure can feel like a crushing weight. We can feel buried under guilt, shame and regret when we fail. Yet failure is a part of life; from time to time we all fail, especially when we are in unexplored territory, a situation or circumstance that we have never navigated before.

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Daily Faithfulness

For years I have struggled to exercise regularly. I’ve definitely had a stop-start relationship with exercise. However, in 2021 I felt I was finally making some progress. In February, I started the couch to 5k and stuck with it running three times per week. Then in the summer, out of nowhere, I got a back injury that swiftly brought my running streak to an end.

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My 4 Favourite Bible Study Tools

Let’s face it, studying the Bible is exciting for some but daunting for most. That’s why in this post I will be sharing some of my favourite Bible study tools. They have been invaluable to me as I have journeyed through God’s Word and I pray they will be a blessing to you also.

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Getting past Leviticus: Overcoming the obstacles that stop us from reading the Bible

Less than 12% of Christians read their Bible daily according to a study on Bible engagement (Bible Engagement in Churchgoers’ Hearts, Not Always Practiced). At first I found this statistic shocking, but upon reflection I can see why in our fast-paced and relentless society it can be difficult to find the time to be still and connect with God through His word.

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