Day 24 — Malachi 🌙 The final voice. The long silence. The promise that God is coming. Advent waits here — on the edge of fulfilment. #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/vpD-2...

Day 23 — Zechariah 🌿 A King who comes gently. Not power. Not force. But humility and peace. What expectations is God reshaping for you this Advent? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/0Yx6K...

Day 22 — Habakkuk 🌑 “How long, Lord?” Faith isn’t certainty — it’s choosing trust in the waiting. Advent teaches us to hope even in the silence. Where are you being invited to trust today? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/KbtmF...

Day 21 — Micah 🌿 “Out of you, Bethlehem…” A small place. A great promise. A Shepherd King who brings peace. Where might God be working quietly this Advent? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/hdCgI...

Day 20 — Jonah 🌊 God’s mercy reaches further than we expect. Three days in the depths. Forgiveness for Nineveh. A sign pointing to Jesus. Who might God be inviting you to forgive this Advent? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/dVRRb...

Day 19 — Daniel 🦁 Faithful in exile. Faithful in waiting. Daniel’s vision of the Son of Man points us to Jesus — the King whose kingdom will never pass away. Where is God calling you to quiet faithfulness today? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/T6uK8...

Day 18 — Jeremiah 🔥 “I will write my law on their hearts.” Jeremiah points to a new covenant — not rules on stone, but relationship restored through Jesus. Where is God inviting your faith to deepen this Advent? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/r25h5...

Planting trees is an act of faith in the future. At Atirir Bible School, leaders are investing in generations they may never meet — sowing nourishment, protection & hope that will last for decades. You can be part of that legacy. Support our Just Trees campaign: africanpastors.org/just-trees

Day 17 — Isaiah 🌿 “A light shines in the darkness.” Isaiah points ahead to Jesus — the promised child, the Prince of Peace, the light the darkness cannot overcome. Where do you need that light this Advent? youtube.com/shorts/kWF5r...

Day 16 — Nehemiah 🧱 Before rebuilding walls, Nehemiah prayed and wept. Advent reminds us that Jesus comes not just to restore cities, but hearts. Where is God inviting you to rebuild with Him? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/XX_tG...

Day 15 — Elijah 🔥 Radical. Uncompromising. Faithful. Elijah calls God’s people back — and becomes a forerunner of John the Baptist, preparing the way for Jesus. Advent begins with turning back to God. #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/cqY7O...

Day 14 — Solomon 👑 Solomon’s wisdom and kingdom reach incredible heights — yet still fall short. Advent points us beyond Solomon to Jesus, the true wisdom of God. #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/B_Ky2...

Day 13 — David 👑 Chosen, anointed, waiting. Shepherd before king. Flawed but faithful. God promises David an everlasting kingdom — fulfilled in Jesus, the true Shepherd-King. #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/zrCjG...

Day 12 — Samuel 📣 God calls Samuel in the quiet of the night, and Samuel answers, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” Advent reminds us to make space to hear God’s voice today. #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/trWUP...

Day 11 — Hannah 🙏 Hannah pours out her heart before God, and He hears her. Her son Samuel will prepare the way for David, and ultimately for Jesus. God is still attentive to our quiet prayers today. #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/rlQzy...

Day 10 — Ruth 🌾 Ruth’s faithful yes leads her straight into God’s redemption story. From the fields of Bethlehem to the genealogy of Jesus — nothing ordinary is wasted in God’s hands. Where is He working in your everyday life today? youtube.com/shorts/VQJDa...

Day 9 — Joshua ‘Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you.’ Joshua shows us that God’s presence is what leads His people forward. Jesus — our greater Joshua — is Immanuel, God with us. youtube.com/shorts/C_SHm...

Day 8 — Moses 🔥 Moses led Israel out of slavery — but he was only the signpost. Jesus is the greater Deliverer who brings true and lasting freedom. Where do you need His rescue today? youtube.com/shorts/HFqnX...

Day 6 — Jacob 👑 ‘The sceptre will not depart from Judah’ This ancient promise points to Jesus — the eternal King whose rule is just, loving, and unshakeable.Where do you need to remember His kingship today?#Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/bie4I...

Day 5 — Isaac 🐑 On the mountain, God provides a lamb in Isaac’s place. In Advent we remember: He still provides the Lamb — Jesus, our substitute and our rescue. Where do you need to trust His provision today? youtube.com/shorts/GPhOe...

Day 4 — Abraham ⭐ God calls Abraham to trust without seeing the whole plan. Through him comes the promise that leads to Jesus — the blessing for all nations. What step of faith is God calling you to take today? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/gRdXp...

Jackfruit planting has begun at Ntinda Primary School. These trees will one day provide nutrition, shade for learning, and long-term sustainability for the school community. A growing gift for the future. africanpastors.org/just-trees/

Day 3 — Noah 🌧️ Even in a world gone wrong, God didn’t give up. The rainbow reminds us of His promise to restore — a promise ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. Where do you need hope today? #Advent #StoriesBeforeTheStable youtube.com/shorts/hRyOq...

Day 2 of Stories Before the Stable: Genesis 3. In the middle of the fall, God whispers the first promise of redemption — a child who would crush evil’s head. Jesus came for our broken places. youtube.com/shorts/GHWhh...

Day 1 of Stories Before the Stable. Genesis 1 starts with “Let there be light”—and John reminds us that Jesus, the Word, was there from the beginning. Invite His light into your dark places today. ✨ #Advent youtube.com/shorts/ZIjdh...

Today is the first Sunday of Advent — a season of hope and expectation. This December I’m starting a new series: Stories Before the Stable, exploring the Old Testament promises that lead to the birth of Jesus. Join me as we journey toward Christmas. youtube.com/shorts/tREb2...

Four years after making this video, I have made another rededicating my goal to be a digital missioner. #onthisday

Who’d have thought that a year ago I was starting my long, painful & frustrating job hunt. 50 applications & 17 interviews later I’d be where I am now with Baptist Union of Great Britain, feeling like I’ve been a part of this family for ages & it’s the warm work home I was missing 🫶🫶

Yesterday's solo walk and deep gratitude for living in this very lovely part of the world.

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Happy International Town Crier Day to the best Crier in my eyes. And ears. 🔔 🦢

🏆 Graduation Day! Masters in Digital Theology with Distinction 👏 My dissertation focused on digital culture, new power and the second of Anglican Church authority. PhD + book proposal next...

We continue to pray for the children and staff at Faith Babies Home. Here are a few photos of the FBH family from Dave's recent trip. The children are wearing some adorable jumper that were knitted by a member of Canterbury BC.

Not the grade I had hoped for to get onto next stage studies… BUT do you know what? I am very proud of myself for this achievement.

Recalibrate is my word for the season.

Had an absolutely brilliant time this weekend working at Baptist Assembly with the Baptist Union & BMS World Mission comms teams & gathering content over the two days. So lovely to see so many familiar faces from both onsite & online jobs & projects as well as making new friends.

Being an adult & sorting out gathering my pension pots from jobs over the years. Also contemplating doing my self assessment now rather than waiting until 28th January. ADULTING!! 💪💪

Duck face is back! 🤿 First ‘proper’ dive of 2025. By proper I mean head underwater & actively looking at things. We may have only been in for 20 minutes but it was good to be in again 🌊🧜‍♀️

Three weeks ago I submitted my dissertation & the MADT was over. Now I am praying that I pass & can graduate 🙏🙏 BUT also on that Monday, I sent in an application for a job. Application number 48 of the very stressful 8 months of trying to find something.

Still so pleased that the sunrise service on Sunday was good enough weather to get the drone up. A very lovely gathering of the churches in #swanage for Easter Sunday.

It is done. 🙌 On Monday, the dissertation was submitted & nothing more I can do anymore. There's already so many bits I would change, lean into other, add different bits, use more research but can't do anything now. I'll add it to the book 😜 Now lets pray I pass and can graduate 🙏

Last night I had a dream I submitted an art style portfolio/artbook for my assignment and I got 30%. I am panicking! But also passed this today so that’s slightly comforting.

I have an interview today, any last minute tips or advice to help me?

The 5:15am alarm was well worth it!! Watched sunrise with a friend this morning, technically counted as work as I needed this footage for a project, but it was such a blessing to experience such a beautiful start to a new day 🌅🌅

For the 20+ years I've lived in Purbeck, I've never actually walked this hill and seen Corfe from this view.

Can I write 'ecclesiastical mush' in my dissertation?

Friends with theology degrees, or if you have friends with theology degrees. What jobs are you now doing that is not ordained ministry?

Spring is on the way!

Had my 39th & 40th no today in my job hunt quest. After a really nice interview yesterday, I am disappointed & tired. Should have just done the Aldi store assistant application in September when my parents first shared it.

Feeling a sense of needing to let go of stuff - expectations, wants, disappointments, regret. As much as it would be great for it to be an instant resolution, I know it wont, but slowly forgiving myself & letting go. It'll be ok.

Yesterday's sunrise beach walk was quite beautiful.