Tag Archives: suffering

You Know It When You See It

Posted on November 15, 2017 by anyushka

Fitzrovia Chapel Exhibition by Gideon Mendel: The Ward Here’s some of the information on the exhibition from the Fitzrovia Chapel website: “In 1993, Gideon Mendel spent a number of weeks photographing the Broderip and Charles Bell wards in London’s Middlesex … Continue reading →

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100 Questions/ 31-40

Posted on August 8, 2017 by anyushka

31. What are you grateful for? My education.  32. Whom are you envious of? People who walk around without painful family baggage that would impede their ability to relax and let themselves fall into their lives, trusting that somehow it’ll … Continue reading →

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When the Darkness Descends

Posted on November 9, 2016 by anyushka

“John’s answer [John of the Cross] is not simple, but in the simplest possible terms, he says that the dark night is God’s best gift to you, intended for your liberation. It is about freeing you from your ideas about … Continue reading →

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More Beautiful For The Shadows

Posted on August 1, 2016 by anyushka

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life … Continue reading →

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A People the Lord Has Blessed

Posted on June 28, 2016 by anyushka

  This was my message walking with Christians at Pride on the Pride parade last weekend – surrounded by others holding up sign with similar messages: God Adores You Christian, Gay and Proud You Are Amazing, You Are Loved Love … Continue reading →

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Praying with Pride.

Posted on June 26, 2016 by anyushka

Originally posted on The Art of Uncertainty:
Yesterday’s Pride in London saw thousands of LGBTI people, including hundreds of Christians, march through London joyfully proclaiming and celebrating who we are. At a packed-out service at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, we…

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Resurrection Spirituality

Posted on June 21, 2014 by anyushka

During this last week, I participated in a formation day on the theme of spirituality, and particularly the spirituality of the community I (and all the other participants) belong to. A lot of what was said had to do with … Continue reading →

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