Why are the shepherds so important in the Christmas story?
In this blog I explore the idea that as a marginalised member of society, hearing that God chose to tell the shepherds about the birth of Jesus speaks to me.
Tag: Christianity
Connecting with nature can improve our spiritual health
Connecting with nature is known to help our mental health. Our mental, physical and spiritual health are all connected therefore it follows that connecting with nature could help our spiritual health too.
Reflection: Called to be humble
Being humble isn’t about thinking less of yourself, it’s about thinking of yourself less. But if you struggle with your self esteem, as I do, thinking less of yourself comes naturally and thinking of yourself less could be a slippery slope to neglect. Reflecting on how, as a Christian, God has called me to be humble, with him by my side, humility is actually a gift.