Places I have lived in the UK - Cwmbran

I lived in Cwmbran for two wonderful years. Unfortunately time there was cut short and the congregation did not want us to go. While we were there the Spirit of the Lord ministered to us all in amazing ways. Although having to get to grips with what God was saying and doing amongst us was difficult for many people, in time their faith deepened and in fact were then held through some very tragic situations which they would (unknowingly) soon face and experience.


We found the people very loving and helpful, people of the Word, people of Prayer, people who wanted to learn about Holiness and mission to the 'whosoever'. It is good to know Corps life is good there today. The Over Sixties and Choir was a very, very large group and their weekly programme was amazing. We have been asked to lead their OverSixty Weekend next year and we can't wait to see them all again!

God is Gracious

The Pearl Of Greatest Price

My son Philip recently told me he was jealous of my simple and childlike faith. I'm currently going through my faith with a fine toothcomb to see exactly what he means. Maybe my simple and childlike faith is actually the Pearl of Greatest Price:

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Matthew 13:44-46 NIV

Interestingly, these verses have been my all-time favourite parables! Food for thought, eh?