Author Archives: Jess Culbert

Slave to Much?

I recently heard teaching that included a discussion about idolatry. Now I’ve always known that idolatry means worshipping something or someone other than God but I’ve never thought very deeply about it. After all, it can be easy to give … Continue reading

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Psalm 51

An inspiring and uplifting audiovisual interpretation of Psalm 51 that really speaks for itself. I hope you enjoy it! Created by Ben Lacey.

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Dented Bumpers.

A few weeks ago I had a bit of a car crash. Nothing serious, just a momentary error meeting someone else’s momentary error, resulting in a squashed bumper and loss of no claims bonus! What was interesting about the whole … Continue reading

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Who do you think you are? Part 3: A Holy Nation.

In Part 3 of this series I’d like to share more about one particular aspect of what I’ve been discovering about my identity as an adopted heir of Abraham.  And that is – as members of the same spiritual family … Continue reading

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Who do you think you are? Part 1: Identity Matters.

Researching family trees is big business these days. It has been made increasingly popular in the UK by TV programmes like Who Do You Think You Are (BBC), a documentary series looking into the family history of celebrities.  What’s striking … Continue reading

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Who do you think you are? Part 2: Roots.

In Who do you think you are? Part 1 I wrote about why identity matters.  In Part 2 I want to share with you what happened to my sense of identity when I discovered my roots. Uncovering your family tree … Continue reading

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Lost in Translation: Shalom.

It is easy to take for granted our English translations of the Bible. Yet when translating from one language to another meaning can be lost. This is especially true when translating Hebrew which has a relatively small vocabulary and one … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day

This Sunday, 21st June, is Father’s Day in the UK. This annual card sending occasion normally passes me by unnoticed. My father died shortly after my 1st birthday. I have no conscious memory of him. All I have is a … Continue reading

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One of Many

I’ve recently discovered that there is great freedom in being ordinary.   I should probably preface this by saying that I do believe we are all unique creations, chosen and dearly loved by God (Col. 3:12). But truth is so … Continue reading

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Jess Culbert

Jess is 27 and has been living in Sheffield, England since 1999. She grew up in a loving Christian family but really began to own her faith during her teenage years. She is a keen organiser and administrator and her … Continue reading

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