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When God hides: A review of Finding Jesus in the Wilderness by Rachel Yarworth
Rachel Yarworth’s new book ‘Finding Jesus in the Wilderness’ is full of gentle wisdom for seasons when God feels far away.
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The Shepherds and the Women
1 Minute Reflection: Who would you choose to announce world-changing news?
Mother (a Nativity poem)
A Christmas poem imagining what new motherhood was like for Mary.
God Stooped
1 Minute Reflection: How could our creator become a baby?
What Happened Between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
Why are there Romans in the New Testament? And who were the Samaritans? A simple guide to what happened between the Old and New Testaments.
Gifts of Grace
1 Minute Reflection: Do nature’s blessings make you feel loved?
Waiting to be moved
1 Minute Reflection: You are the pinwheel; he is the wind.
Tracing Jesus’ Family Tree: A review of The Jesse Tree Anthology
This Advent, journey through the stories of Jesus’ ancestors and discover how all of Scripture points to him.
This Thought (a poem for anxious moments)
A poem on capturing thoughts, from 2 Corinthians 10 and Philippians 4.
A People of Hope
1 Minute Reflection: What can we offer to a fearful world?
Who We Are
Valley of Springs is the online home of Dan and Jo Acharya.
We write devotional blogs to help you grow in your faith and trust God in difficult times.
We also provide easy read Bible study and discipleship resources for Christians with learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities and special needs.
Jo is the author of ‘Refresh: a wellness devotional for the whole Christian life’ and ‘Living Well With God: easy read Bible lessons for people who find reading hard’.