john oconnor
i have decided

i have decided

My problem is that I have picked up so many patterns of behaviour and ways of thinking, idols even, that are holding me back

THE encounter

THE encounter

It is the Risen Lord who is our security, who makes us experience profound peace even in the midst of life’s storms

the reality is

the reality is

I am buffeted about by the expectations of others, and by my own disordered internal motivations

ready & willing

ready & willing

my work with FFF is now able to be more focussed on content and creating new resources

vulnerability exposed

vulnerability exposed

We have realised that we are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented,

with full hearts

with full hearts

May we attain your promises, which surpass every human desire.

had enough ?

had enough ?

But remember where the chapter began: Elijah praying: Lord,  “I have had enough. Take my life”

teach me

teach me

If you’re like me there are a dozen and more things pressing for centre space in your life

then confirmed

then confirmed

God didn’t miss the chance to replace my day’s frustrating cancellations with divine consolations.

in God’s gaze

in God’s gaze

God’s gaze on me is the heart of prayer. God does all the work – and I am transformed.

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welcome & warmth

welcome & warmth

It was at the hearth that the family gathered for the warmth and light of the flame and the food

playing for time

playing for time

Imagine if every person in every house took time to breathe in every situation, playing for time

the teenagers

the teenagers

Imagine Martha and Mary as a couple of teenagers caring for their little brother after their parents difficult divorce

sabbatical

sabbatical

I am more convinced than ever that this FFF mission has the capacity to rekindle the faith of many who feel distant.

the adventure

the adventure

We are made to yearn and long, to hunger and ache, to beg even for the adventure of faith