May 9, 2008

The Day I...

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The day I forgave my son's killer

Issue published May 2008 Author Ali Hull

In 2003, police officer Stephen Oake was murdered as he tried to make an arrest. Ali Hull talks to his father Robin about his journey of forgiveness.

The day I left the church

Issue published April 2008 Author Mark Vernon

Former clergyman Mark Vernon left the church an atheist. In an unusual ‘day I’, he recounts his story – not of finding faith, but of losing it.

The day I let go

Issue published March 2008 Author Lorraine Wylie

Supposedly joyful occasions, family weddings can be marred by a sense of insecurity, or even loss. Lorraine Wylie recounts her own struggle with cutting the apron strings.

The day I first encountered God

Issue published February 2008 Author Joanne Appleton

Former heroin addict Barry Woodward tells Joanne Appleton about one strange night which eventually led to his conversion.

The day I surrendered my eating disorder to God

Issue published January 2008 Author Lucinda van der Hart

Kim Hemsley tells Lucinda van der Hart about her ten year battle with eating disorders.

The day I entered Parliament

Issue published December 2007 Author Matt Bird

Stephen Crabb MP tells Matt Bird about his first day in Westminster.

The day I was told I had cancer

Issue published November 2007 Author Ruth Dickinson

David Beer talks to Ruth Dickinson about what living with cancer has done for his faith.

The day I found a new dream

Issue published October 2007 Author Rose Gamble

Former foster parents John and Becky Wright tell Rose Gamble how they swapped retirement on the French canals to care for children in Zambia.

The day I met my sons after ten years apart

Issue published September 2007 Author Matt Roper

Simon Lok tells Matt Roper how he was miraculously reunited with his sons.

The day I saw our church grow to five

Issue published August 2007 Author John Sainsbury

John Sainsbury describes the challenge of rural ministry.

The day I had a vision to open an orphanage

Issue published July 2007 Author Fiona Campbell

Rachel Studley talks to Fiona Campbell about her conversion and her plans to change children’s lives in India.

The day I said sorry

Issue published June 2007 Author Joanne Appleton

Rev Nims Obunge chief executive of the Peace Alliance tells Joanne Appleton how the day he said sorry to the council changed things in Haringey.

The day I witnessed the power of singing praises

Issue published May 2007 Author Anneke Companjen

An Open Doors’ worker recounts how he learned about the power of spiritual songs to fortify persecuted Christians in this extract from Anneke Companjen’s new book Singing Through the Night.

The day I had a vision for one church in the village

Issue published April 2007 Author Andy Peck

Phil Hoskins talks to Andy Peck about how a visit to Spring Harvest turned his life upside down.

The day I prayed for hoodie teens

Issue published March 2007 Author Kristina Cooper

Charismatic Catholic, Kristina Cooper shares how prayer helped convince some unchurched teenagers in south London that God is alive, active and working in their lives.

The day I saw our church grow to 500

Issue published February 2007 Author Andy Peck

Nino Moscardini talks to Andy Peck about the unprecedented growth at a Berkshire church.

The day I started my own business

Issue published January 2007 Author Deborah Hayward

North Yorkshire solicitor William Kinread tells Deborah Hayward about the way God has blessed his new practice.

The day I climbed Everest

Issue published December 2006 Author Rob and Jo Gambi

In 2005 Rob and Jo Gambi became the first couple to climb the Seven Summits (highest mountain on every continent) and ski to the North and South Poles. Jo entered the Guinness World Records for the fastest female ascent of the Seven Summits. Jo Gambi relates how God’s hand was seen in their adventures.

The day I was given months to live

Issue published November 2006 Author David Mason

Blacksmith, David Mason trusts God to lead him home.

The day I saw a vision of Jesus

Issue published October 2006 Author Sheila Jacobs

Sheree Osborne tells Sheila Jacobs how a vision helped her to move on from the shadow of childhood abuse.

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