life’s random solutions
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What does it mean to be loved by God when we are at our worst? The story of Hosea and Gomer isn’t just an ancient account of heartbreak and betrayal—it’s a divine illustration of God’s relentless, redemptive love for us. In this post, we explore how Hosea’s call to marry an unfaithful woman reveals the…
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I had the honour of being invited to preach at a Baptist church down south, and this sermon was the result. What begins with a story about preaching at a youth retreat (with The Emperor’s New Groove as my assigned Disney film, no less!) unfolds into a deeper reflection on fear, doubt, and what it…
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The people lining the road into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday weren’t just being festive—they were desperate. Waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!” wasn’t a polite welcome; it was a cry for rescue. It was the sound of people under pressure, longing for restoration. And Jesus heard them. He came not on a war horse, but…
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Lent isn’t just about giving up sweets or caffeine for 40 days—it’s about learning to depend on God. When Jesus went into the wilderness, He wasn’t just enduring hunger; He was facing real temptation—the same kinds we face every day. Would He take control or trust the Father? Would He seek power without pain? Would…
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We often expect God to show up in dramatic, earth-shattering ways—flashes of lightning, angelic choirs, undeniable miracles. But in Luke 5, Jesus begins His public ministry not with spectacle, but with… a fishing trip. Simon Peter had already heard about Jesus. He had even seen Him heal his own mother-in-law. But none of that made…
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The wedding at Cana is one of the most surprising stories in the Gospels. Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t healing the sick or calming a storm—it was turning water into wine at a wedding. On the surface, it seems almost trivial. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a profound message about joy, abundance, and…
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Have you ever paused to consider what you’re really doing during a Covenant Service? It’s not just another Sunday at church. It’s a moment to recommit, to realign, and to embrace God’s grace in a deeply personal way. At the heart of it all is a word that often feels heavy: sin. But what if…
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Deadlines have a way of snapping us to attention, don’t they? Whether it’s training for a marathon or scrambling to meet a work deadline, they motivate us to act—sometimes with discipline, other times with panic. But what happens when the deadline is unknown? How do we stay ready for something that could happen at any…
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Christmas is often portrayed as a season of perfection—gleaming decorations, endless laughter, and tables overflowing with food. But for many, this image feels far removed from reality. If you’re carrying grief, loneliness, or the weight of loss, the holidays can feel more like a struggle than a celebration. The true heart of Christmas, though, isn’t…
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As membership in the Methodist Church in Britain continues to decline, and with fewer than half the population now identifying as Christian, I found myself wondering: What would John Wesley think of the state of the church today? To explore this, I turned to ChatGPT, asking it to channel Wesley’s voice using his sermons, letters,…
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