A personal letter from Rob & Aliss Cresswell
A ROLLER-COASTER YEAR! As we embarked on our marriage adventure (34 years ago this week), little did we know where the Lord would lead us and we certainly had no inkling of what was to come. I think we'd [...]
When things don’t go to plan!
THINGS DON'T ALWAYS GO TO PLAN... and that’s certainly been the case for us these past few weeks. We left North Wales 6 weeks ago and were invited to Bournemouth to partner with the Foodbank here to open a [...]
The 5R’s of Deliverance: Introduction
A Significant Jubilee
THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE IS SIGNIFICANT This weekend in the UK, along with other nations, we are celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. She is the oldest and longest serving monarch in this nation, celebrating 70 years on the throne. Early [...]
1. SOUL GARDEN: THE CHALLENGE OF GRACE
Here's the basic faith-leap of Christianity: The corner-stone of the Gospel is that we're saved by the grace of God and not by our own efforts or righteousness. This is made possible by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, the [...]
Navigating the Future by Reflecting on the Past
At the beginning of a new year having a time of quiet and thoughtful reflection on the past is really worthwhile. In fact it can help us in navigating the future. Reflecting on the past, particularly the year that has [...]
What Does Halloween Mean?
'Trick or treating', making pumpkin lanterns, dressing up in creepy costumes... What does Halloween mean? Around this time of year many prepare to celebrate Halloween. As the days get shorter and colder kids do Halloween craftwork at school, homes [...]