You may have heard of the recent saga surrounding a family that consists of a very famous ex-footballer and an equally famous former popstar. If you haven’t, then their son exposed them as allegedly being controlling with the family and performative. His mom also allegedly stole his wife's first dance at their wedding. Her son later described this “first wedding dance”, stating that his mom “ danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I've never felt more uncomfo

It’s the call with the devastating news that stops time. It’s the discovery that you wish you could just cover back up. It’s the betrayal that cuts like a knife. It’s the rejection that keeps you up at night. It’s the hurt and pain that causes nightmares and flashbacks. It’s these life events that rock our soul and send us into states of depression, anxiety and maladaptive behaviours.  Life can be beautiful and fun but it can also be very hard with shattered dreams or poverty

If you use social media you have probably seen the recent Druski skit. Druski is a comedian and his recent skit is him as a mega church pastor. Some people were offended and said he was mocking God. Others said he wasn’t mocking God and weren't offended. Personally I wasn’t offended, I saw the skit as mocking false pastors, not mocking God. Sometimes there is truth in comedy and I think this skit does that. It holds a mirror up to some churches and their pastors and highlight

I heard that in the USA there used to be an announcement that came on TV at night that said something along the lines of “it’s 10pm, do you know where your kids are”. I think it was to remind parents that their children should be home from playing out by 10pm.  I’m an 80s baby, 90s kid from the UK, so hearing about this made me think about my childhood and the friends I made by playing out. There would be a knock on the door, then I’d hear little familiar voices asking my mom

Well it’s that time of year, what is called the season of Joy. The nights are drawing in, it’s cold and this year it just won’t stop raining! Now if you are like me, someone who hates being cold and hates rain, especially when it’s constant, then this weather and limited sunlight makes you feel a bit sad rather than joyful. By now you can probably tell that I don’t really like winter! Highlights However even though I’m not a fan of winter, I have to say that I have experience

I saw someone online use Neapolitan ice cream, as an analogy, to explain the Trinity to someone who isn’t a Christian. If you don’t know what Neapolitan ice cream is, it’s made up of one part chocolate flavour, one part strawberry flavour and one part vanilla flavour. I could kind of see where he was trying to go with this but he was actually explaining partialism which isn't what Christians believe. Christian theologians call partialism heresy, which means it’s a belief that

“ I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us ”. Romans 8:18 Music has always been a big part of my life, I would say it was my first love (sorry hubby!). I remember from a young age finding comfort in music, as it allowed me to shut off from the chaotic world around me. I remember music always being played in our house. My music relationship started with reggae being played especially on Sundays. While my mom was

I'm sick of the majority of people being selfish. I’m sick of people being mean and horrible. I’m sick of some people being just plain evil and revelling in it. I’m sick and angry of the stigma around mental health conditions and mental breakdowns. I just want all these people to know they are loved by God even if people judge and dislike them.  I’m sick of people manipulating and hurting people and getting away with it. I’m totally sick of transactional “friendships”. It’s a

Ok lets address the elephant in the room. I’m sorry you went through that- the name calling, the subtle digs and the not so subtle digs, the punches, the kicks and the injuries. I’m sorry for the sitting alone at lunch because no one wanted to hang out with you, for not being invited to the parties because you weren’t cool enough. I’m sorry for the person you really liked only pretended they liked you back.  I’m sorry for the guy who made you grow up too quickly. I’m sorry fo

Do you ever have a week when you feel like it’s one thing after another? However it’s not just minor annoying everyday things, it feels like there is something more to it, even if you can’t put your finger on it. You feel that these things are put into place to try and distract you or break you. You may feel like you are under attack. Chances are that you are under attack, a spiritual attack. I also use the term spiritual warfare. This is summed up perfectly in Ephesians: “Fo

“ Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah ” (Psalm 4:4 NKJV) I’ve always loved the word Selah from when I first read it in a Bible devotional. I was reminded of the word recently when it came up on Spotify while I was driving. Forrest Frank had released a song called Selah and my 8 year old son who was in the car with me got really excited. I honestly think my son is his biggest fan. I know where he is in the house because his angelic tones are singing a F

Ah yes! That age old desire to do something that you know deep down you shouldn’t do. You fight the urge and then do it anyway! Maybe after you feel guilty… or maybe you don’t… Whether you feel guilty or not you probably end up doing it again and it becomes a negative cycle.  “ but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death

"Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted"  Psalm 25:16 If I was to say there is a health threat that is affecting all walks of life, what would you think it was? Lack of physical exercise or obesity?  Well it is actually loneliness. An article from the Guardian says that the World Health Organisation has declared loneliness to be a pressing global threat. A US surgeon general, Dr Vivek Murphy, said the effects are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a

“ He will never leave you nor forsake you. ” (Deuteronomy 31:6) I’ve been through my fair share of hard times. I can pretty much guarantee that you have too. Hard times can vary from person to person, it can range from struggling to pay your bills, a toxic job, to having a loved one die. Whatever the situation, large or small, the main thing is that it left you feeling sad, down and uncertain.   When I’ve been through hard times, I’ve felt all the emotions- confusion, sadness