Claire Musters
This Christmas, give yourself permission to rest
It has been a tough one for so many of us, and so you needn't feel guilty about what you haven't managed to achieve
Waiting with hope this Advent season
As Advent begins, Claire Musters recognises the difficult year many of us have had but encourages us with suggestions of how we can still look forward with expectation and hope
5 questions to ask as seasons change
You may be in a season of bounty and joy, rather than darkness and pain. Whatever season you are currently walking through, as you begin to sense change, here are some helpful questions to ponder.
Learning to celebrate despite heartache
Facing hardships does not negate the need for celebration.
We must take time to lament
It can feel somewhat irreverent to rant and rail at God, and yet that is precisely what the psalmists did.
As the remaining restrictions lift, can we all go gently?
It is so important to go gently â for the sake of those around us who may be feeling more apprehensive than ourselves, but also for our own safety too.
5 truths to cling to in the midst of uncertainty
When it feels like the world is saturated by sadness and pain, how do we stand firm in the midst of it all? How can we be beacons of God's light even when we feel like we are being surrounded by darkness?
How Can I Help Someone When I Don't Know What To Say?
How often have I avoided someone because they seem to be totally overwhelmed by misery and I don't know what to do or say?
Answering God's Call To Service
Saying yes to God
5 Questions To Help You Be More Humble
"What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
What You Might Have Got Wrong About The Christmas Story
At this time of year, we naturally focus on the birth of Jesus. We are surrounded by images of him as a baby in a manger. But does this affect what we think of him?
Hagar's Story: A Reminder Of How Well God Knows Us
Have you ever felt surrounded by people, and yet no one has really noticed you?
Is It Ever Wrong To Serve In Church?
God calls us to a life of servanthood, but there are moments when we need to stop and take stock of WHY we are doing what we are doing.
What To Do When God Asks You To Wait
It may be natural to want to reach the end goal that we think God is calling us to, but we need to learn not to despise our current situation, says Claire Musters.
The Offensive Teaching Of Jesus That Christians Have Tried To Tone Down
Claire Musters on the importance of repentance.
How Radical Generosity Could Revolutionise Your Relationships
This week, Claire Musters reflects on generosity.