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Tag Archives: Whole life discipleship

The End of the Day

The final days of my life may present some of its greatest challenges, to myself and to my loved ones. My prayer is that, when my time comes, I’ll go out in style.

Posted byjohnhearsonFebruary 27, 2022February 27, 2022Posted inStaying SaneTags:Care for elderly, Challenges, Faith, Gratitude, Whole life discipleship5 Comments on The End of the Day

A Cry from the Heart to our Government

To our Government: We urge you to do all in your power to BE BOLD so as to make COP26 the turning point that the whole world needs.

Posted byjohnhearsonOctober 14, 2021October 14, 2021Posted inDebating IssuesTags:climate change, Faith, Whole life discipleshipLeave a comment on A Cry from the Heart to our Government

Time to Rise and Shine!

The Climate Emergency seems so daunting that many are beginning to despair. People of faith, have many reasons to feel encouraged. It’s time to rise and shine!

Posted byjohnhearsonSeptember 18, 2021Posted inStaying SaneTags:Challenges, climate change, Faith, Whole life discipleship1 Comment on Time to Rise and Shine!

Stuff, stuff, stuff…Three Cameos

I’m passionate about Climate Change. If we’re going to save Planet Earth, we’ll have to rethink our habits of accumulating stuff, especially cheap stuff that we throw out and replace.

Posted byjohnhearsonSeptember 10, 2021Posted inStaying SaneTags:climate change, consumerism, House clearance, materialism, treasure in heaven, Whole life discipleship2 Comments on Stuff, stuff, stuff…Three Cameos

A Broken Promise

An unashamedly political post. I wish I wasn’t ashamed to be British.

Posted byjohnhearsonJuly 24, 2021Posted inDebating IssuesTags:Foreign Aid, Poverty reduction, Tearfund, Whole life discipleship2 Comments on A Broken Promise

Forty-Nine Shades of Grey

Unintentional changes of plan can leave us angry, resentful and disappointed. But sometimes they may offer unexpected opportunities.

Posted byjohnhearsonJuly 24, 2021Posted inChallenges, PracticalTags:Faith, Gratitude, home improvement, Whole life discipleship2 Comments on Forty-Nine Shades of Grey

Gladys and the Magic Ring

Poor Gladys still finds life tough in her care home. But once again she takes her opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life, this time one of her carers.

Posted byjohnhearsonJuly 5, 2021Posted inFictionTags:Care for elderly, Gratitude, marriage, Whole life discipleship1 Comment on Gladys and the Magic Ring

Gladys and the mystery of the missing boy

Care home life doesn’t exactly suit Gladys, but she’s learnt to cope. This story tells of a rather unusual opportunity to make someone’s day.

Posted byjohnhearsonJune 25, 2021Posted inFictionTags:Care for elderly, family tracing, forced adoption, Whole life discipleship2 Comments on Gladys and the mystery of the missing boy

Knowing my place

Space exploration, argues Prof Brian Cox, is a ‘must’ for humanity. This is how we shall understand our purpose, our place in the universe. But…could the answers lie closer to home?

Posted byjohnhearsonJune 12, 2021June 16, 2021Posted inDebating IssuesTags:climate change, Space exploration, Whole life discipleshipLeave a comment on Knowing my place

Gladys’ Last Adventure

The elderly Gladys believes her time’s up. To her surprise, her life takes another twist.

Posted byjohnhearsonJune 3, 2021Posted inFictionTags:Care for elderly, dying, Whole life discipleship2 Comments on Gladys’ Last Adventure

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