Last week while praying with some friends, I saw a picture that I initially thought was for me, but quickly became aware that it was meant to go far wider... The picture was of a person in walking boots, stuck in mud. From the detail in the picture I could see that the person had... Continue Reading →

Jesus the Original Reformer It struck me this morning that today is "Reformation Sunday" - the day when certain churches celebrate the birth of the Protestant movement, catalysed by Martin Luther and his 'Ninety-five Theses'. I read a modern translation of the theses recently and was surprised to find myself questioning some of them -... Continue Reading →

In the darkness of this past season I've been blessed with friends who I know are praying for me and my family, and I am inexpressibly thankful for that - I'm convinced it's made all the difference. But I also know some people have worried about me, which is sad. I do hope that was... Continue Reading →

"weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" - Ps 30:5 One of the problems with becoming an author, is that the time period around publishing a new book becomes very busy, with not much time for blogging elsewhere. My new book - The Jesse Tree Anthology - is out, and... Continue Reading →

Image by tunfux from Pixabay When I was in prayer this morning I saw a vision of an old industrial building: like a tower or chimney standing tall and proud, built at the height of the Industrial Revolution when everyone worshipped the idol of mass-production. There was a strong wind blowing, and this tower began to sway, until... Continue Reading →

This morning I was just chatting with God when I felt there was something He wanted to say. I asked Him to speak and heard Him say "pick up your pen and write" I did so, and wrote "Yes Lord, I am ready". In response I heard Him say gently, but with an underlying seriousness,... Continue Reading →

Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com This morning I was praying with some prophet friends. As we started praying, the Holy Spirit led us to pray for His Spirit-vision, more than ever: to depend on His sight and not our own. A short while afterwards I saw and heard something that was definitely not my... Continue Reading →

Photo by Suhyeon Choi on Unsplash When I came to pray this morning, I felt prompted to ask God for encouragement specifically from His written Word. I love the rhema-revelations He speaks to me personally, and do not take them lightly. But this morning I felt I also needed the extra weight and solidity of His written Word.... Continue Reading →

Photo by Marius Muresan on Unsplash A couple of days ago before waking, I had a dream. In the dream I was a young bride on my wedding day, excitedly waiting in my beautiful gown. Eventually I got the the point where I couldn't wait any more, and I pushed through the crowds of wedding guests who were... Continue Reading →

Photo by Marcelo Moreira on pexels.com I have to confess, there are times when I feel this season is not much fun. I know the Lord likes to stretch our faith, in order to grow it - and I have gladly consented and submitted to that. I do want Him to do so. But that... Continue Reading →