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I don't have it all figured out. I never have.
People sometimes assume that because I write about faith, I must have some kind of certainty the rest of the world is missing. The honest answer is the opposite.
Most mornings I wake up with more questions than answers. I mess up regularly. I lose my patience with the people I love most. I forget to pray for days at a time and then feel guilty about forgetting.
But I have learned that following Christ was never about getting it right. It was always about getting back up.
The prayer when we don't feel like praying. The apology we owe. The decision to keep going when giving up makes more sense.
That is what faith looks like when you take it off the page and put it into a life. Messy. Imperfect. Full of restarts.
We don't have to have it all figured out. We just have to keep walking.
What is one small step you can take today, even if you feel completely lost?
A article regarding my time as Chaplain to @HMSPWLS Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service is actively recruiting - come join the team!
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During a silent patrol, the crew of a Royal Navy Amphion-class submarine investigates an unfamiliar sound echoing through the hull.
In the 125-year history of the Royal Navy Submarine Service nearly 6000 submariners and over 150 submarines never returned. Lest we forget.
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Churches like the large and wealthy Highland Park United Methodist will continue to steer their own course and regard denominations as inconsequential to their mission. Most of American Christianity now agrees. The age of great national denominations with millions of members is ending in America. @thedispatch thedispatch.com/article/glob…
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🥾 Inspired by our Sahara Trekkers? Fancy a challenge of your own?
Join us on the Freedom Trail, following a historic WWII escape route across the Pyrenees, climbing to 2,522m and passing the wreckage of a Halifax bomber.
📩 Find out more: [email protected]
#FreedomTrail
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On 23 October 1918, Dame Agnes Weston — “The Sailors’ Friend” — passed away.
At her funeral, over 2,000 naval officers and men gathered to honour her - the first woman buried with full Naval honours.
Yesterday, our CEO laid a wreath at Weston Mill Cemetery in her memory.
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The national resilience moment that very nearly barely happened:
A huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to plan for the "Be Ready" rollout, which was first trailed during the dying days of Sir Keir Starmer's government.
Andy Burnham inherited the project as well as leadership of the much-promised but minimally-delivered national conversation on defence.
Yet he appears to have chosen not to speak out on the launch of the new readiness campaign despite its national significance.
Even Dan Jarvis, the security minister, who is leading on resilience, stayed away from journalists on Thursday, instead just publishing his ministerial statement and sending out a written post on social media.
This lacklustre approach was met privately with disappointment among members of the resilience community.
The concern - rightly or wrongly - is that it creates the impression that preparing the country (every post code!) for the possibility of any crisis, up to and including war, is not a top priority for the government.
news.sky.com/story/be-ready-…
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"When someone serves, their family serves too"🗣️
🌺The Royal British Legion's 2026 Poppy Appeal shines a light on the sacrifices Armed Forces families make, and the support they need
🎖️This year's campaign aims to raise £50m+🔗⬇️
forcesnews.com/heritage/reme…
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💙🥾 This #ThankYouThursday is all about our amazing Sahara trekkers!
From desert storms and flooding to extreme heat, tricky terrain and basic loo facilities 😅, they’ve tackled it all.
A HUGE thank you for your determination. We’re so proud of you!⚓💙
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TRAFALGAR DAY
Nelson prayed here at Portsmouth Cathedral before Trafalgar and we hold a remnant of his flag from HMS Victory
LORD NELSON'S TRAFALGAR PRAYER
On the morning of 21st October 1805, with the combined fleets of France and Spain in sight, Nelson wrote this prayer…
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💙 Deployments, crew rotations & weekending can be challenging for naval families. Our partners Naval Families Federation recognise the impact of time apart on relationships, children and wider family life.
⚓ Find support: nff.org.uk/advice/deployment…
#NavalFamilies #FamilySupport
And it’s time for home! A fantastic few days of trekking the Sahara with great group of people, raising money to further the work that @Aggie_Westons do for naval families. Good conversation, great memories and tired feet.
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🏜️📷 One last day to reflect on an incredible adventure! #TeamAggies have made memories & friendships to last!
Could this be you in 2028? Email: [email protected] to register your interest
📷 There’s still time to sponsor this year’s trekkers: justgiving.com/charity/aggie…💙
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🏜️💙 Incredible photos, amazing teamwork! #TeamAggies are supporting each other every step of the way. We couldn’t be prouder! 🙌
Fancy joining our March 2028 Sahara Trek? Email [email protected]
Sponsor our team 👉 justgiving.com/charity/aggie…
#Aggies150
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🐪🧢 RECRUITMENT DRIVE: DESERT DIVISION! 🏜️⚓
Now here's a bit of free advertising in the Sahara! 😂
Not sure what the demand for pastoral support is like among seafaring camels… but we’re happy to lend a hand (or a hoof)! 🐪💙
#SaharaTrek #TeamAggies #Aggies150
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✨ As our trekkers finished dinner this evening, moonlight broke through the clouds, forming what looked like a cross in the sky. 🙏🌙
We’re taking it as a little sign that #TeamAggies is being watched over and blessed on their Sahara adventure. 🏜️💙
#SaharaTrek #Aggies150
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🏜️⛺ Tents pitched, trekkers settling in for their first night under the Sahara stars! 🌟🐪
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who’s donated, sent messages and wished our team well. 💙 We know how much your support means to them, and we’re so grateful you’re part of this journey 🥰
