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Sacred Grief
Does God really punish us for the sins of our parents?
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Refresh Blog Tour Roundup
Here’s a list of reviews, interviews and guest posts from my book launch for ‘Refresh’
Faith in Everyday Life: Why I wrote a Christian wellness journal
My devotional ‘Refresh’ is released today! Here’s the story behind the book.
Comfort and Joy (a poem for Christmas)
A hopeful poem for a very strange Christmas.
Learning to Dance: Keeping in step with the Spirit
Strictly Come Dancing points us to an important truth about our spiritual lives.
A Raincloud in Spring: The blessing of rain
In the Bible, rain is a picture of God’s faithful care.
Autumn (a poem)
“There is beauty in the dying…” A poem for seasons of change.
Lost and Found: Trusting God when the future is uncertain
When you can’t see your way forward, trust the one who is always with you.
How to Pray for Afghanistan When You Have No Words
If you’re finding it hard to pray for the situation in Afghanistan, looking to the Psalms can help.
What It Means to Be a Child of the King
Our identity in Christ gives us a direct line to the most powerful person in the universe.
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’.