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God's Providence for this Restless Mind
“In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will” - Ephesians 1:11 When I was younger, I remember first recognising that I was suffering with anxiety and depression. This wasn’t something that I felt comfortable sharing, nor even dealing with initially. I recognised that throughout much of my adult life I found myself dealing with moments of feeling anxious and depressed,
Alan Biswas-Rooney
1 day ago9 min read


God of this Restless Mind
Lost in the depths of night, my thoughts circle in the quiet war of the mind. A heavy weight presses down invisible to every eye, yet raging within like a storm. My heart races. Breath shortens. I look to my Saviour and ask Him to carry the burden. You formed me in my mother’s womb. You number the hairs on my head. Yet I wander like a lost sheep through the narrow tomb of my thoughts. Find me. Lead me, my Good and Faithful Shepherd. Let even these cries become worship. For Yo
Alan Biswas-Rooney
6 days ago1 min read


The "Reformed" Pastor: My Journey so Far.
Since becoming a Pastor around 22 months ago, I have experienced periods of genuine anxiety, unexpected joy, preventative frustration,...
Alan Biswas-Rooney
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Unmasking Worship: My journey from Emotion to Authenticity
In my previous blogs, I've shared my experiences as a member of a hyper-charismatic Pentecostal Church. The outward expressions of...
Alan Biswas-Rooney
Jul 23, 20232 min read


Conversations with the Creator: A Journey of Prayer
My journey of prayer started when I was a new Christian - well, I'm sure it started when I was a child. However, those would have been...
Alan Biswas-Rooney
Jul 13, 20234 min read


Remember, Remember, the 5th of November
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 'There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to...
Alan Biswas-Rooney
Apr 23, 20234 min read


'Deconstructing' my Pentecostal experience.
In 2012 I had an encounter with God that shook my understanding of tongues, prophesy, faith-healing, signs and wonders. It really...
Alan Biswas-Rooney
Oct 23, 20205 min read
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