Stephanie Addenbrooke Bean

Before peace comes chaos (Matthew 5:9) Stepping out to fight for peace is so bold and sometimes so difficult that it must take supernatural strength to achieve it. And yet, Jesus says these people are blessed.

Keep forgetting to post my latest Substack articles... so here's the one from Monday:
stephanieabean.substack.com/p/before-pea...

Rejoicing in the Resurrection (John 20:1-18) The deep sorrow I used to experience on Good Friday was replaced this year by frustrated sighs as I chased my toddler through the Stations of the Cross. The past few weeks have been so chaotic that, n...

Happy Easter!

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A New Beginning (Matthew 5:7) Blessed are the merciful because they get it. They’ve seen the wonder of the gospel, and they actually live it out. Therefore, they will receive mercy.

Surprise - we live in Cambridge now!
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Thanks 💛

Just One 'Yes' (Matthew 5:4) Even though there’s not a tangible loss, I would say that I am mourning. I was hopeful coming into this week that there’d be exuberant joy after what has already felt like so much waiting.

Some reflections on the mourning that comes with disappointment.

faithinthefaceofmentalillness.substack.com/p/just-one-yes

'The Body Keeps the Score' (Matthew 5:3) When Jesus says that the ‘poor in spirit’ are blessed, I can’t help but receive the message that the kingdom of heaven belongs to me too.

My latest on Substack...
faithinthefaceofmentalillness.substack.com/p/the-body-k...

Today he wants Taylor Swift on the CD player so I feel I am winning at this parenting thing!

Yes, we still play CDs in this house.

Sad to see that Cardiff Uni intends to cut its Theology programme, especially at a time when the critical thinking and astute observations produced by religion scholars are so desperately needed.

My (almost) two-year-old son has begun trying to sing along to the musical interludes in his audiobooks... it is adorable 😍

Nothing to say... (Matthew 5:1-2) I had nothing to say, but God had something for me: sit and listen to Jesus’ teachings so that you can be a light in a dark place.

My latest on Substack:
faithinthefaceofmentalillness.substack.com/p/nothing-to...

Working out how I can integrate #TheTraitors into my Sunday sermon... it can't be too difficult, there's so much to say!

Come and work with us! We’re looking for an experienced administrator to join The Operations and Support Team (TOaST). Please pass it on…
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Blue Monday (Matthew 4:23-25) I’d like to say that I have answers today but I don’t.

My reflections on Blue Monday and Jesus’ healing ministry… because those naturally go together, right?! 🤨
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Looking at the news circulating Trump's return to the Oval Office, it feels like a horrible fever dream. Like many, I'm praying for stability, peace, and justice. But, if I'm being truly honest, my faith is faltering this morning.

Thank you so much! I'll have a look :)

Afternoon! I’m a late transfer from the other place, hoping to connect with other theologians and writers in the UK and further afield. Tips and wisdom about the 🦋 platform are welcomed and appreciated 😇