Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, day seven

24/11/2015 | Reform

I cannot believe I have been doing this for a week! And there are still another two and a half weeks to go…

Days seven’s challenges are pretty simple and based around this text from Proverbs: “Kind words are like … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, days five and six

24/11/2015 | Reform

As I write this I am listening to Sufjan Stevens’ Songs for Christmas volumes 1-5. These are five LP’s made by the singer for friends and family at Christmas; they include original music and melancholy versions of classic carols. They … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, day four

24/11/2015 | Reform

Today’s Advent challenge is all about making a difference in a small way. Quite often I get into thinking that in order to be a good Christian or a good person, I need to do some heroic life-changing action. That … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, day three

24/11/2015 | Reform

Day three of the  Advent Challenge is all about God’s love of our earth and, therefore the environment, recycling or reducing waste. The three options today were:

• 1) Recycle as much as you can today
• 2) Buy some recycled … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, day two

24/11/2015 | Reform

Commitment-Phobe is taking part in the Bible Society’s advent challenge and keeping a journal of how she gets on.

It’s 2 December, and, in true Commitment-Phobe style, my initial enthusiasm is wearing off and I am already wondering if I … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, day one

24/11/2015 | Reform

Commitment-Phobe is taking part in the Bible Society’s advent challenge and keeping a journal of how she gets on.

Today, Tuesday 1 December, was the first day of the Bible Society’s online Advent challenge which ends on the 24 December … Read More