“The Holy Spirit has been made like a drunk uncle at a wedding: still technically invited, but stuck in the corner in case he embarrasses us.”
Katia Adams. No Fake Fires – Let Wildfires Burn!
Pete Greig: Prayer that’s Faithful, Faith-Filled, and Fully Awake.
I was privileged to attend this year’s Wildfires event. My first reflection is no wonder it’s grown every year. I was invited in previous years and thought ‘it’s too far from Manchester’ but I’ve realised it’s not going to get any closer just because I moan about it and it was definitely worth the drive.
This summer, the tent was bigger and the hunger greater, and I was so glad to be one of the 4000 adults (plus 2000 children and young people) who attended and actually it was fantastic NOT doing anything but receiving and worshipping. On the first night Pete spoke and my notes are below – brilliant stuff!
Leading Like Jesus Not Jezebel: Recognising the Spirit That Destroys From Within
I see a lot of posts floating around about ‘The Jezebel Spirit’, many of which don’t seem to have a clue. This is not a definitive word on this terrible assignment the enemy loves to send but looking back on 30 years of church leadership rather than sound triumphant – I can show you the scars from my wounds.
I GET IT! WHY YOU NEED MORE THAN ANOTHER CHURCH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.
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Don’t Fall Away: How to Stay Spiritually Strong in a World That Pulls You Apart
Over the years, I’ve talked to so many people who used to be on fire for God. No doubt. Sold out. in. But now? Nowhere. Their faith cooled. Their love faded. Their hearts drifted.
And I get it. I’m not judging. I want to learn from them. Because I don’t want that to happen to me—or to you.
It’s Time to Dream Big – Again
If you’ve been shrinking back, playing it safe, or just trying to survive— I believe God is saying it’s time to dream again. Not just following your dreams, but stepping into God’s dreams for your life, which are always bigger than you think.If you want to walk in God’s dream, your first move is to put His dream ahead of yours. When you do, you’ll see Him open doors, pour out resources and somehow orchestrate events you couldn’t make happen in a million years. I know it’s true because I have seen it happen so many times I had to pinch myself that I wasn’t dreaming when it happened!
Embrace the Sabbath: Rest, Renew, Reset.
Gordon MacDonald says, “I’m of the opinion that busyness is a deeper threat to the soul than pornography ever was.”
Beyond Balance: Embracing God’s Priority, Plan and Purpose Today
Balance, by definition, means finding an equilibrium between competing forces. It assumes life should be a delicate juggling act where everything—work, family, ministry, personal time—exists in perfect harmony.
But life doesn’t work that way – especially if you are carrying a cross (Mark 8:34). Aiming at balance is an impossible standard that leaves you frustrated and exhausted.
Can you think of one person in Scripture who lived a “balanced” life?
Francis Chan – What Do You Want To Be Known For?
“If this was your last day on earth, how would people remember you? What do you want to be known for? Where do you find your identity? John was ‘the disciple Jesus loved.'”
Unlocking The Mystery Of Dreams: A Biblical Guide To Interpretation
The Bible teaches that God communicates in many ways, including dreams:
“For God does speak—now one way, now another—though no one perceives it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on people… He may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings, to turn them from wrongdoing and keep them from pride.” (Job 33:14-17)
In a world where people seek meaning for life through astrology, psychics, and new-age philosophies, dreams remain a direct line from heaven—if we learn to interpret them biblically.