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Sermon: Bipolar & Faith, My Story

By Rohan ⋅ April 29, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

At the request of those who missed it, my sermon from Saturday 6 April, talking about my long battle with Bipolar Disorder and how Christ has helped me to rebuild my life.

Sermon: Who Is The Holy Spirit

By Rohan ⋅ April 28, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

The Holy Trinity is perhaps one of the most difficult concepts that Christians face, so to be asked to preach about the identity of the Holy Spirit was a very special challenge for me.

A Time For Giving And Forgiveness

By Rohan ⋅ March 27, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Forgiveness and Reconciliation are the essence of the Easter message, but this week is far more than a religious festival, it is an opportunity for ALL of us to release the anger and prejudices holding us back as individuals and communities.

Offensive Honesty, Tormented Faith

By Rohan ⋅ March 24, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Three years of this site has given me so many insights – here I loosely discuss the theory of ‘the tormented genius’, ask why some are so embarrassed and scared by the truth, and explain why this site continues to be a huge part of my life.

The Gift Of Hope

By Rohan ⋅ December 17, 2012 ⋅ 6 comments

Whilst Christmas brings joy to many, it brings nothing but pain to others. This should be a time of hope, and we can all play a small part in trying to ensure this for those in pain.

For Crying Out Loud

By Rohan ⋅ March 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

“I am too intelligent to see that as the best way out, although it may just be that I would be too intelligent to tell you if I did. I suppose only time will tell”

Gone In 60 Seconds

By Rohan ⋅ March 7, 2012 ⋅ 7 comments

During the process of discerning a call to ministry, it is awfully inconvenient when God turns silent, especially if also praying for deliverance from secularly critical situations. From faithful to faithless in 60 seconds, an exhilarating journey …

Agony Or Ecstasy?

By Rohan ⋅ February 13, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

The Feast of St Valentine is one which has the potential for mayhem and catastrophe … and of course great joy! Here I look at it slightly lightly & reflect on its arrival for the 3rd time since my fiancée’s death.

Who Needs The Sun

By Rohan ⋅ February 7, 2012 ⋅ 5 comments

The last 2 years have been a long journey; even now there are moments that shake me to the core. The dark shadows of depression and bereavement remain, but as Madonna sung: “Who needs the sun when the rain’s so full of life?”