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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
5 days ago1 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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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