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Oct 3, 2015

The Importance of Prayer

One of my favourite scriptures is Philippians 4:6-7, which reads, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. The above scripture, written by Paul… Continue reading

Christianity, God, Prayers, Scripture

Bible, forgiveness, Jesus Christ, prayer, Romans, Saint Paul, salvation, sin, The Lord’s Prayer
Sep 8, 2015

He’s Just a Prayer Away

If you’ve never been to Westminster Cathedral in London, I would highly recommend a visit. It’s a beautiful building, filled with the presence of God. And it’s very peaceful, so a great place to pray. Last year I visited the cathedral with a friend, who went into the cathedral shop and bought me a small… Continue reading

Christianity, God, Suffering

encouragement, inspiration, Jesus, Jesus Christ, poem, Poetry, prayer, sayings, Westminster Cathedral
Jun 14, 2015

A Prayer of Thanks

Today, Almighty Father, I give you thanks. When I was an unbeliever, you were shaping and moulding my character; working out a plan for my life with great care and intricacy. You sent teachers to help me through struggles and to develop my curious mind. Lord, I was lost in a wilderness for so many… Continue reading

God, Prayers, Suffering

depression, despair, gratitude, love, pain, prayer, suffering, thanks
Feb 12, 2015

Suffering, Death, and the Afterlife

When I was a Christian I had great faith that there would be a place in heaven waiting for me when I died. This faith gave me the confidence to live more freely and fearlessly. There are many things I miss about being a Christian, and this confidence in a blissful afterlife is one of… Continue reading

Life After Death, Suffering

Christianity, Consciousness, death, faith, Free Will, God, prayer, suffering, theodicy, Theology, Ultimate Truth
Sep 28, 2014

Pray for a Miracle

There is too much suffering in the world. There is the suffering that makes the headlines; conflict in Iraq and Syria or the Ebola virus for instance. Then there is the suffering that we don’t read about in the newspapers; the homeless woman in central London or the young man with cancer. Every day there… Continue reading

Christianity, Suffering

death, evil, faith, God, helplessness, pain, Philosophy, prayer, religion, suffering, theodicy, Theology
Apr 11, 2013

God is Merciful

Dear friends, I’m happy to say I am now out of psychiatric hospital and living in the community again. The Lord has been very generous to me, blessing me with a lovely room in a great location. I can’t quite believe my luck! This is surely an answer to prayer. I apologise once again for… Continue reading

Mental Health

Christ, Christianity, God, healing, hope, hospital, illness, Jesus, prayer, schizoaffective disorder, Schizophrenia

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Steven Colborne (Topaz) is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.

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