We saw the sky, swarming full with the light that the fireflies made.
An accidental constellation.
-Anathallo

I remember when I used to come here and type ( Read more... )

Another year has passed which means it is time for Tim's annual round up of the best 10 albums he purchased this year. If you're looking for new music then this is a great place to start because there's such a great variety. There's acoustic music, experimental music, worship music of many kinds, heavy music, spoken word and even music with some ( Read more... )

It's now just over two weeks since we arrived back in the UK but there has been a distinct shift in the way I am attempting to live my life. I awoke on the final morning with a desire for three things ( Read more... )

One of the most significant things that we were told on the first day was that overseas work, particularly in an Islamic country, is often more about being than doing. In the West, we talk a lot about doing. We often have an invisible checklist daily inscribed on our mind, listing the things to do so that we feel like we have achieved something. We ( Read more... )

A lot of our trip was spent spending time with children. Whether it was in a centre for disadvantaged children or up in a remote village in the mountains, there were always children to show Jesus' love to just by being there. I am actually quite good with children because I am relatively fun to be around and really enjoy playing. However, without ( Read more... )

On the plane, flying high above the world, my expectations and sense of excitement soared. In my journal on that day, May 16th, I wrote:

"I ask that I could be the best that I can be for the next 10 days. Help me to be patient and loving. Help me to experience your love in whatever situation I find myself in. Let me be a light. Let me shine for ( Read more... )

I suppose it was only as I walked down Ecclesall Road on Sunday afternoon, still with flip-flops flopping around, still with the sun beating down, but with considerably less dust between my toes, that I realised that I was in a different world ( Read more... )

Back by popular demand/necessity, Tim Maiden returns with a new project to raise money for the Form trip to North Africa. Two years after the debut EP, Redefine, this is a creative new venture sure to fill long time supporters with glee. Maybe. Hopefully ( Read more... )

Day Ninety: John 21 / Revelation 22

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. - Revelation 22:17 ( Read more... )