Guest writer Nick Steadtheprayerplace Do you believe there’s more to this world than what we can see? Many of us have had at least one spiritual experience: an uncanny coincidence perhaps that sent a shiver down our spine, or a moment when we sensed our Creator present in our world. One night when, as a… Continue reading Closer Than You Think
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Spiritual Passion
Guest writer Nick Stead - theprayerplace.net Who or what is your source of strength? This last year has brought unforeseen changes to the course of many people’s lives. What has pulled you through? Or are you still searching for a rock to cling to during these uncertain times? Two years ago, I was at a… Continue reading Spiritual Passion
Spiritual not religious?
"I'm spiritual, not religious..." is a response I have sometimes heard when talking with enthusiastic spiritual seekers about the Christian faith. The response assumes that Christianity is just 'organised religion', and somehow at odds with seeking spiritual enlightenment. The Founder of Christianity - Jesus the promised Messiah, said this... It is the Spirit who gives… Continue reading Spiritual not religious?
Messiah revealed
Hope in Uncertain Times
Guest writer: Nick Stead, theprayerplace.net I was out for a lockdown walk one afternoon this week, and the bitter wind was making me quicken my pace as I headed home. Ahead of me the January sun had dropped from its midday height and was slowly making its way towards the horizon, yet its watery rays… Continue reading Hope in Uncertain Times
“I Am…”
Identity. We all need a sense of identity, meaning and purpose. We seek to find or make meaning to our lives because there is something innate in us, in that inner conscience, seeking fulfilment. Identity is important. Even for something practical like opening a bank account, or going on a flight abroad, we need to… Continue reading “I Am…”
The Coming of the King
Guest writer: Nick Stead, theprayerplace.net Candles on the Hanukkiah... lights on the Christmas tree; the sweetness of sufganiyot... the richness of mince pies, and presents given as beacons of hope in the darkest of months. Coming at the end of such a long and emotionally exhausting year, the festivals of Chanukah and Christmas come as… Continue reading The Coming of the King
A Faith-based Cure for Stress
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Philippians 4:6, The Bible Bereavement... a job ending... a relationship breakdown... debts...a difficult manager at work... the list of stress factors can go on. How we cope with change and challenging circumstances can vary, but there's… Continue reading A Faith-based Cure for Stress
Fleeting glimpses…
Guest writer: Nick Stead, theprayerplace.net Five days in the forest – each day a walk of discovery. The forest floor yielding like a sponge beneath our feet. Conifers high above our heads, stretching towards the sun. Russets, browns, golds, greens, light and shade, all under a sky of azure blue. The children learnt to identify… Continue reading Fleeting glimpses…
Peace of Heart and Mind
Guest writer Nick Stead, theprayerplace.net Without a thought for Coronavirus, I walked through our local shopping mall without a mask. I was more interested in buying something new for myself - but that was last year! It’s now autumn 2020, and life has changed dramatically for everyone. Our outlook on life has changed too. We’ve… Continue reading Peace of Heart and Mind
The Jesus Experience 