Light breaking through storm clouds over the sea, a picture of trusting God in hard times

How can we trust God when bad things happen?

Switch on the news on almost any day and you’ll hear of another earthquake, flood, wildfire or act of violence. Innocent people are hurt and families are torn apart, and it’s natural to ask the hard question. If God is our protector, how can we trust God when bad things happen? Christians have wrestled with …

Nelson Mandela

A personal insight into the faith of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was dearly loved throughout the world and his legacy is celebrated during the month of July each year. The famous activist, turned President became a symbol of freedom, forgiveness and reconciliation between people of all cultures, races, languages etc. When he died on 5 December 2013 his funeral was a global event and …

Tears of Joy at Auschwitz

Auschwitz – the name still evokes shock and horror all these years later. This is where over a million people were exterminated by the Nazis during World War 11. So, if you ever have the privilege to visit, you can expect to be overcome with a deep sadness. Yet, while I was there I was …