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

Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, day 22

04/11/2015 | Reform

Today’s challenge is based around the idea that God gives us second chances to make up for our mistakes. Today is about offering a second chance to others. The options are:

• Forgive someone who has wronged you
• Take some … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Advent challenge, day 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21

01/11/2015 | Reform

Advent is a period of reflection, it is not a comfortable time. It also happens to be the busiest time of the year for a churchgoer or parent or almost anyone. Unless you have sensibly looked forward to this time … Read More