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Can we just stop for a moment?I’ve been reading some of the comments underneath news reports about the tragedy at Big Ch...
29/08/2026

Can we just stop for a moment?

I’ve been reading some of the comments underneath news reports about the tragedy at Big Church Festival, and honestly, some of them have broken my heart.

A man has lost his life. Others have been injured. People who went along to a Christian festival have witnessed something horrific. Somewhere tonight, there is a family grieving for a son, brother, father, partner or friend.

And yet, in the comments, there are people making jokes about Christianity.
“People looked up and asked for a sign.”
“Why would God let this happen at a Christian event?”

I know not everyone believes in God.
I know people have questions about faith.
I know Christianity, like every religion and worldview, can be criticised and challenged.

But this isn't the moment.

Before someone was a Christian, a festival-goer, a stranger, or anything else, they were a human being.
The person who died wasn't a punchline.
His family aren't a punchline.
The people lying in hospital aren't a punchline.
The people who witnessed what happened aren't a punchline.

And the thousands of people who attended and are now processing what they saw deserve compassion, not ridicule.

I'm a Christian. I believe in God. I also don't pretend to have easy answers for why terrible things happen. I don't know why this particular tragedy happened, and I'm certainly not going to claim that I do.

But I do know this:
When someone is hurting, compassion should come before commentary.
You don't have to believe what I believe to show kindness.
You don't have to agree with Christianity to grieve with a family.
You don't have to believe in God to recognise that a human life has been lost.

So perhaps, before we rush to make the clever comment, the sarcastic joke or the cheap shot, we could remember that behind every news headline is a real person, and behind that person are people who love them.

Tonight, I'm praying for the family of the man who lost his life, for those who have been injured, for those who witnessed what happened, and for everyone at Big Church Festival who is trying to process an incredibly difficult day.

And perhaps, if you don't share my faith, you could simply join me in doing one thing:
Be kind. There is already enough pain in the world without adding to it.

A Father's Day Message for EveryoneFather's Day can stir up many different emotions.For some, it's a day of celebration,...
21/06/2026

A Father's Day Message for Everyone

Father's Day can stir up many different emotions.
For some, it's a day of celebration, filled with gratitude for dads, grandads, mentors, and father figures who have loved, guided, and encouraged us.

For others, it can be a difficult day. A reminder of loss, longing, disappointment, or relationships that were never what they should have been.

Wherever you find yourself today, please know this:
You are seen.
You are loved.
And you belong.

One of the beautiful truths of Scripture is that God is not a reflection of our earthly experiences;
He is the perfect Father.

He hears the cries of the fatherless.
He loves us not because of our performance, but because of His character.
He welcomes us with open arms, just as the father did in the story of the prodigal son.

And to all the dads, grandads, stepdads, adoptive dads, uncles, mentors, and spiritual fathers who are investing in the next generation: thank you.

The pressure isn't on you to be perfect.

Your calling isn't to be God to those around you.
It's to point them towards Him through your love, grace, consistency, and faithfulness.

Today, let's celebrate the men who have made a difference, remember those who are no longer with us, encourage those carrying heavy hearts, and fix our eyes on the unwavering love of our Heavenly Father.

Who has been a positive father figure or mentor in your life?
Feel free to share a memory or word of thanks in the comments below.

Which Disciple Are You?If you were to compare yourself to one of Jesus' disciples, who would it be? My answer?The 13th d...
01/06/2026

Which Disciple Are You?

If you were to compare yourself to one of Jesus' disciples, who would it be? My answer?

The 13th disciple.

Most people know the story of the original twelve. We often talk about Peter's faith, John's devotion, Thomas' doubts, or Judas' betrayal. But after Judas was gone, something important happened. The disciples knew there was still work to do, and someone needed to take his place.

In Acts 1:21-26, a man named Matthias was chosen.

He wasn't one of the famous twelve.
He wasn't the disciple everyone talked about.
Yet he was exactly the person needed for that moment in history.

And what a moment it was.

The Church was about to be born.
The Holy Spirit was about to be poured out.
The Gospel was about to spread across the world.
Everything was about to change!

Matthias may not have been part of the original story, but he was chosen for what came next.

I think many of us can relate to that.

Sometimes we look at those who came before us and wonder if we missed our chance. We admire the giants of faith who paved the way and assume our role is somehow smaller. But God's Kingdom has never been built on comparison. Every generation, every season, and every believer has a unique part to play.

You don't need to have been there at the beginning to be significant.
You don't need a famous name, a platform, or a remarkable history.
You simply need a willing heart and a readiness to follow where God is leading.

The same God who called Peter, John, and Matthias is still calling people today. The question isn't whether you were part of yesterday's story.
The question is whether you are willing to step into the story God is writing now.

Perhaps you feel overlooked.
Perhaps you feel unqualified.
Perhaps you wonder whether God could really use someone like you.

Matthias reminds us that God often chooses faithful people who have quietly walked with Him long before anyone notices.

Maybe you're not called to recreate what God did in the past.
Maybe you're called to help build what He wants to do next.

So keep growing.
Keep serving.
Keep trusting.
Keep saying "yes" to God.

Because while you may not have been there at the beginning, you may be exactly the person God has prepared for this moment.

And that makes all the difference.

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