What does it mean for Jesus to live in my heart?

Effium By Jen Smith on Oct 28, 2013 in Blog |

http://embeecavaliers.com/2010/12/the-importance-of-a-yearly-cardiologist-visit-for-a-ckcs/ I must admit, I can’t remember how old I was but as folk law often dictates, I remember where I was; sat on the floor in my youth leaders’ house in Liverpool. Looking back, I’m not exactly sure what they were thinking, showing this film to us – but what I saw that night helped crystallize some ideas which came to define my faith in my teenage years. Prisoner Andy...

Bookcases, Lattes and the Restoration of my Soul

By Jen Smith on Sep 5, 2013 in Blog |

I often hear the Bible characterized as an instruction manual. But instruction manuals are mono-layered, have a single purpose and method. If I want real, life-giving, applicable, intimate advice, I don’t go to my IKEA flat-pack furniture manual, I go to a close friend. A well-chosen friend can offer me what the manual can’t. They still offer instruction, sure, but...