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Faith

From Certainty to Kindness

Post author By Jonathan Pay
Post date 06/10/2025
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Eighteen years after writing about faith and maturity, I’ve learned that theology isn’t about certainty, it’s about kindness. From striving to rootedness, from fear to grace, this is what growing up in faith really looks like.

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Faith

Sacred Spaces: Why It’s the Event, Not the Place, That Matters

Post author By Jonathan Pay
Post date 24/01/2025
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Whether it’s a school hall, an Anglican church, or my living room, I’m reminded that the location is indifferent. What truly matters is the encounter with God. Church isn’t about the place; it’s about the moments that transform spaces into something sacred. It’s the event that changes everything.

Tags Anglican Church, Christian Life, Church Community, Church Reflections, Church Service, Encountering God, Faith Journey, Holding Space, Newfrontiers Church, Place vs Space, Sacred Spaces, Serving in Church, Spiritual Growth, Worship Experience, Worship Spaces