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My precious Mandy.. an Eulogy by Cathy

June 10, 2021Tributes

My precious Mandy, the sister I never had, my best and oldest friend, my soulmate and most importantly my sister in Christ……. How can I ever pay tribute to such a wonderful friend in minutes? It would take me hours to tell you...

Rosie Smith Tribute

May 26, 2021Tributes

A painting by Rosie Smith as a tribute to Mandy. “You shall be a crown of splendour in the hand of the Lord, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” Isaiah 62 v 3 Love Rosie...

Come as you are

April 22, 2021Tributes

Watched by Mandy Imlay and Mark Fryer Charlie Mackesy: Come as you are – watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IgsrzOrE6W8...

Secret Place by Jewel Simpson

February 26, 2021Art

Secret Place was painted at the end of our first lockdown in 2020. I took great comfort from the idea of being in that secret place with Jesus. All my fears and anxieties about the pandemic and the trials to come, melted away as Jesus...

Falling in love with Jesus

February 11, 2021Poems

Poem by Jane Warburton You were with me on the mountain You were with me out to sea You were waiting in the wings for me to open my heart to thee You gave me a life with man and children Your provision was far and way enough But my...

Awesome!

February 10, 2021Songs

Take a little time out to meditate on the awesomeness of our Creator God. Watch the video here (this will open in a new window or tab)...

Song by Jay Landymore

February 3, 2021Songs

Song by Jay Landymore from Faith Church Newport. You can visit Faith Church here (this will open a new window/tab) Listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/C1sR4yT7J38 (this will open in a new window/tab) Sung by Amber Taylor and Jay...

Thankfulness – Faith Church

February 3, 2021Teaching

We have been having a series of talks on thankfulness at our new church. This is a small part of the final message. I really recommend these talks, they can be found on Faith Church website The whole series is brilliant and you can...

Restoration of all things

January 25, 2021Teaching

The restoration of all things The Creator is moving The Creator is groaning The Spirit is moving out Over the deep, over the earth Over the planets, the whole solar system. My Name will be honoured throughout My world. My Son will be...

The Eyes of Jesus (part one)

November 2, 2020Poems

It is commonly thought that Jesus’ cloak would have been a prayer shawl like this. The fringe or knotted part on the end of these shawls was to remind the people of all of God’s promises. So as the woman reached out to touch this cloak...

No Compare – God

October 15, 2020Teaching

God made each one of us unique, we all have different gifts and talents. It is time to celebrate who we have been made to be, to rejoice with others as they are used by God and to banish all envy and jealousy....

Encounter with Angels

October 9, 2020Books

A Book anointed and appointed for this time. All kids should read it! Suited for adults too!! Facebook link (this will open in a new tab/window) Here is a video or Judit’s daughter Rachel reading an excerpt from the book...

Heartfelt Desire

October 9, 2020Teaching

God turned up last night very real. It was a sobering moment. Being greatly touched by His presence, I asked Him what He wanted of us at this time of the Covid19 pandemic. I understood His reply to apply to all. Facebook Link: (this...

Jane Warburton Testimony part 3

July 29, 2020Art

Testimonies are a powerful reminder of God’s transforming power in our lives. Thank you Jane for sharing your story and encouraging us. This painting encapsulates Jane’s story and is so very poignant....

Jane Warburton Testimony part 2

July 29, 2020Art

Testimonies are a powerful reminder of God’s transforming power in our lives. Thank you Jane for sharing your story and encouraging us. This painting encapsulates Jane’s story and is so very poignant....

Jane Warburton Testimony part 1

July 29, 2020Art

Testimonies are a powerful reminder of God’s transforming power in our lives. Thank you Jane for sharing your story and encouraging us. This painting encapsulates Jane’s story and is so very poignant....

Diane Devine

July 16, 2020Contributors

My name is Diane Devine & I am married to Dave. I came to know Jesus as my Saviour at age 8 & was baptised aged 11. I connect best with God through my music. He has blessed me with the gift of song writing & often he gives...

Choose to believe

July 13, 2020Teaching

James/Jacob chapter 1 verses 22-25  The Passion Translation Don’t just listen to the Word of Truth and not respond to it, for that is the essence of self-deception. So always let his Word become like poetry written and fulfilled...

Broken and Twisted

June 18, 2020Poems

By Neil Warburton Broken and twisted I come to Thee To be straightened and fixed I expect of Thee But no, polish and soothe each break and twist you do Bringing a beauty, I failed to see Fear to live, fear to die Pain at every twist...

Childlike by Linda Robinson

June 12, 2020Teaching

“MAY WE NEVER LOSE OUR WONDER!” This is the first line of a song which continues: ‘wide eyed and mystified, may we be just like a child, staring at the beauty of the King.’ The scriptures tell us, that unless we become as little...

Linda Robinson

May 28, 2020Contributors

My name is Linda Robinson and I live on the fringes of the Lake District, in England. I am very happily married with three wonderful children and four beautiful grandchildren. In essence, I am an ordinary person but with one major...

Prayer painting

May 18, 2020Art

By Jewel Simpson This wonderful prayer painting by Jewel Simpson shows the corona virus floating around until it comes into contact with the praises and exultation of believers…..then it dissolves or pops. exalting the name of Jesus...

Desert calling

May 15, 2020Songs

Desert Calling (Sung by Judit Catan) The Corona virus created a kind of desert for all of us. So I figure in this respect the song is relevant as it gives a perspective on how to be in the desert and still benefit from it! Image from...

Mercy like a river flows

May 15, 2020Songs

(Sung by Judit Catan) Listen to this beautiful song written and sung by my friend Judit. She shows the sadness of God as his mercy is ignored. We can all take hold of this precious gift flowing out of heaven over us today. Forgiveness...

Coronavirus painting six

May 15, 2020Art

The painting is finished, despite the temptation to keep adding more blossom.Jesus is coming back for His bride – it’s time for us to ready ourselves – to recognise that there is a change in the air. Painting by Jewel Simpson...

Coronavirus painting five

May 15, 2020Art

Two turtle doves have settled amongst the blossom. When I look at them. I wonder what they might be saying. Song of Solomon 2:10 heralds a change of season, describing the cooing of doves that fill the air. Turtle Doves were heard at...

Coronavirus painting four

May 15, 2020Art

I have always loved blossom – it reminds me of a wedding ( hence the bride and groom) Song of Solomon 1:14 talks about Jesus being like a bouquet of henna blossoms. Henna blossomed in late April/early May and was intently...

Coronavirus Painting three

May 15, 2020Art

Footprints cover the world, travelling from place to place. Man chooses to walk his own path, causing untold damage to the land and weighing it down with sin and death. Romans 5 says that where sin increased, grace abounded all the...

Coronavirus painting two

May 15, 2020Art

Elements of the Universe appear and I am overwhelmed with God’s greatness – His creative power and Majesty. The clocks mark the passing of the ages from the beginning of time and remind us of the times we are now living in....

The flower garden

May 15, 2020Childrens stories

The flower garden story by Mandy Imlay The picture below was drawn in response to the above story being read out at an event. So moved was the child, that they drew this image in response. Artwork Keira Pearce aged 7...

The Eagle Project book – Mandy Imlay

May 14, 2020Books

The new book by Mandy Imlay: About the authorMandy Imlay has fallen in love with the Living God. She has been transformed by the Creator’s Love and seen His supernatural power bring healing and reconciliation in every area of her life....

Breakout on Puffin Island

May 14, 2020Books

This is a book for the child- like.It has similar themes to Safe Haven but in an easy to understand way.It is the story of a colony of puffins who have become stuck in a rut. On meeting William, the wise owl, things begin to change.I...

Glory, Glory Hallelujah

May 13, 2020Songs

Here is a spontaneous song by Mandy “Glory Glory Hallelujah” During this difficult time, let us draw close to our Creator who has everything in His hands.This is taken from Psalm 91. When we rest under His wings in an intimate personal...

The Lion vision

May 13, 2020Teaching

I see a painting of a lion, he is coughing and spluttering and finding it hard to breathe. He lies down, he has no more roar, he has no more energy, he is ill, he is broken, he is dying. I see him in the throes of death, I see droplets...

What is God doing in this pandemic?

May 13, 2020Teaching

KEEPING IN STEP WITH GOD FROM PASSOVER TO PENTECOST As Christians, we do not have to keep Jewish feasts as they did in the Old Testament. However, we must be open to learn what they represent for us today. God calls these feasts His...

Safe Haven book

May 12, 2020Books

This book tells the story of one woman’s journey out of the rough seas of religion and back into the Harbour of Love, the Safe Haven of the Spirit of Truth.It is a work of fiction, loosely based on my life. I am part of the church and...

Coronavirus prayer painting one

May 12, 2020Art

There’s a Change in the AirI listened to Alberto and Kimberley Rivera worshipping God and singing prophetically over the Nations. I thought I could do that with paint – I could paint prophetically over the Nations so I got out a...

The power of the spoken word

May 12, 2020Teaching

Have you ever had someone speak negative things over you? How did it make you feel? Did you believe them and did those negative things begin to manifest or come about? Most people will realise that the power of the spoken word is very...

A free gift for you.. come and drink

May 12, 2020Teaching

How is your life? Are you disappointed, hurt, in pain physically or emotionally? Have people you have loved let you down? Are you looking for help but are completely turned off by religion and its hypocrisy? Do you feel alone,...

Male and Female: one flesh

May 12, 2020Teaching

I was walking down by the river, this morning and I sat down in my favourite spot to enjoy the peace and tranquillity. The birds were singing and although the day was overcast, I had a real sense that spring had come. Suddenly I was...

Hearing God’s voice

May 12, 2020Teaching

HEARING GOD’S VOICE John 10 v1-4   ALL His sheep hear His voice. Ephesians 1 v 17-18   Pray this out loud regularly. 1 THANKSGIVING, PRAISE AND WORSHIP Be thankful in all things, if we complain, why should God show...

The Heavenly pattern of Worship

January 12, 2020Teaching

THE HEAVENLY PATTERN OF WORSHIP This teaching can be found in the book of Hebrews chapter 9 verses 11 -27. However, I am going to explain it to you in the way the Lord showed me, through pictures. I don’t know if you remember Watch...

A trumpet call

October 12, 2019Teaching

A TRUMPET CALL This is the season of the Jewish Autumn Feasts. These feasts are not just for Jewish people, they are God’s feast times and an invitation to all people to return to Him and enjoy what He wants to show us at this...

Pentecost: the song of the dove

June 12, 2019Teaching

On June 9th we will celebrate the feast of Pentecost, this was a prominent feast in the calendar of Ancient Israel celebrating the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, it was also known as the Feast of Harvest. On that exact date...

A Psalm

September 21, 2018Poems

Listen to the poem here Poem and Music by Dianne and John Chamberlain-Butt...

Oil of Joy

July 20, 2018Poems

Listen to the poem here Music by Dianne and John Chamberlain-Butt...

Your invitation to a royal wedding

May 12, 2018Teaching

Did you know that what God does in the natural, He does in the spiritual too? What a wonderful occasion the royal wedding was on Saturday. With the marriage of Harry and Megan, different nationalities and Christian denominations were...

The ship

March 16, 2018Poems

Listen to the poem here. Ship painting by Jewel Simpson...

Oil of Joy

March 16, 2018Poems

Listen to the poem here Artwork by Kathy Whyte Music by Diane and John Chamberlain – Butt ...