HopeForAll - Spring Summer 25

HOPE
F O R A L L
FAITH ON
THE FIELD
THE ULTIMATE
VICTORY FOR
ANDREW TRIMBLE
AND JOSH VAN
DER FLIER
SPRING/
SUMMER
2025
FREED
BEYOND
COMPLETE
RECOVERY
FROM EATING
DISORDERS
LEARN
TO DRAW
A QUICK
TUTORIAL BY
RENOWNED
ILLUSTRATOR
JENNIFER
DAVISON
GIVEAWAYS
INSIDE
SHANE
LYNCH
FROM
BOYZONE
TO BELIEF?

IF THE
SON SETS
YOU FREE,
YOU WILL
BE FREE
INDEED.
THE BIBLE -
JOHN’S GOSPEL
CHAPTER 8 VERSE 36
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SPRING/SUMMER2025
elcome to this issue of Hope for All!
What does it mean to be human? We all
Wexperience struggles, joys, and everything
in between. In this issue, Shane Lynch shares his
faith journey from his Boyzone days, and we find inspiration
in unexpected places—through the art of Kintsugi, the beauty
of sea glass and the resilience of Irish rugby players.
Wherever you find yourself on life’s journey—content, searching,
or somewhere in between—we hope these stories encourage and
inspire you. Also, don’t miss our exciting giveaways!
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4 SHANE LYNCH
A Journey from
Boyzone to Belief?
7 AN
IRREPRESSIBLE
JOURNEY
We can all grow in
resilience and courage
10 KINTSUGI
Restoring the Beauty
in Brokenness
12 TRADITION TO
TRANSFORMATION
A Journey of Faith
14 SPRING RECIPE
Banana Bread Bliss
15 LEARN TO DRAW
With Jennifer Davison
18 FREED BEYOND
A Path to Hope and
Recovery
20 DWELLINGS
The Oldest Form of
Church can be New
Again
22 CREATING
MASTERPIECES!
Kids story time
24 FAITH
ON THE FIELD
Ultimate victory isn’t
measured in trophies
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SHANE
LYNCH
A JOURNEY
FROM BOYZONE
TO BELIEF
FOR MILLIONS OF FANS,
SHANE LYNCH WAS THE
“BAD BOY” MEMBER
OF BOYZONE, THE
IRISH CHART-TOPPING
BOYBAND THAT ROSE
TO FAME IN THE 1990S.
BUT BEHIND THE HUGE
SUCCESS OF BOYZONE,
SHANE’S REALITY TOLD
A DIFFERENT, MUCH
DARKER STORY.
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"I with nose rings, tattoos and a bit
was the extreme guy who stuck out
like a sore thumb. It was a squeakyclean
kind of band and there's me
of a swagger,” Shane shares. “I felt I had
to play up to all that because that was my
identity in the group.”
His rebellious behaviour, nicknamed
“Shanenanigans,” masked an inner
turmoil that grew over time and led
to an anger that he couldn’t shift. An
emptiness that all the parties, cars and
houses couldn’t fill. He wasn’t satisfied.
And eventually hit rock bottom.
Caught in a fearful spiral of destructive
habits and a fascination with the occult,
Shane knew life had to change.
He credits a close friend with
planting the seeds of curiosity about
Christianity. “I wasn’t looking for
religion,” Shane explains. “I was looking
for answers—something real that could
help me make sense of everything.”
Sitting on his own in the back of a
church one Sunday morning, he found
himself an observer as he watched
the people gather to worship and was
captivated by their sense of God and
community. This began a journey that
led him to commit his life to Jesus.
"I'm a born-again Christian. It's a
lifestyle, it's not a religion at all,” he says.
FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH
For Shane, the music industry was
destructive and he felt a spiritual darkness
within it. “The world is a spiritual place
and there is a real dark spiritual influence
through the music industry,” he shares.
This void led him into a depressive
state but he holds no regret for his
past. Instead, seeing it as part of the
journey that brought him to where he
is today. He credits his Christian faith
with transforming his mental health,
helping him find peace and a new sense
of purpose.
“I owe everything to Christ. I’ve been
freed of everything and now pray that I
am placed in a position where I can help
bring others to Him.” Shane says, “Every
day is a brand new adventure. I’m a
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HIS STORY IS A
REMINDER THAT
TRANSFORMATION
IS POSSIBLE.
better man for the faith which has been
placed in my heart.”
Speaking passionately about the
transformative impact of belonging to
a church community in Manchester,
Shane talks about how it has helped
create a desire to learn more about Jesus.
“I love what I get fed on a Sunday but
it’s not enough! I use my time in the
gym and when I’m in the car to listen
to Christian radio and that has given
me so much insight into how I should
be in the world and how Christ can be
recognisable in me.”
A BALANCED LIFE
Today, Shane’s life looks very different.
He reflects on his Boyzone days in a new
Sky documentary marking the band’s
25 th anniversary, and although traces
of his bad boy image remain, other
interviews and sources paint a picture of
a man whose priorities have now shifted.
His story is a reminder that
transformation is possible, no matter how
far gone you feel. “I’m not perfect, and I
don’t have it all figured out,” he admits.
Like many of the people we highlight in
our magazine, he is on a journey, and
while none of us are perfect, the truth
remains -there is a God who transforms
lives and meets us where we are.
If Shane’s story resonates with you,
and you’re struggling with questions of
identity, purpose, or mental health, there
is help available. Consider reaching out
to a trusted faith community, exploring
local support groups, or visiting
HopeForEveryHomeIreland.org/faith
for guidance and resources.
You don’t have to walk this journey
alone.
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For me, being irrepressible is about
having the capacity and flexibility to deal
with life’s curve balls but also to grab
life’s opportunities with both hands.
AN
IRREPRESSIBLE
JOURNEY
INTERVIEW
WITH
CATHY
MADAVAN
WE WANTED TO CATCH UP WITH CATHY MADAVAN
ABOUT HER BOOK IRREPRESSIBLE, AND TO HEAR MORE
ABOUT HER JOURNEY TOWARDS WRITING AND LIVING
IRREPRESSIBLY AND WHY SHE BELIEVES WE CAN ALL
GROW IN RESILIENCE AND COURAGE.
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I believe we unwrap
our gifts and passions
one step at a time; we
probably build our
purpose rather than
suddenly discover it.
Cathy, your book is an open
invitation to being irrepressible.
QWhat does being ‘irrepressible’
mean to you?
For me, being irrepressible is about
having the capacity and flexibility to
deal with life’s curve balls but also to
grab life’s opportunities with both
hands. These 12 principles for living
a courageous, resilient and fulfilling
life are certainly not about having
a perfect life or feeling like you’re
nailing everything all the time! That’s
unachievable. But if we know our values,
dig deep and make wise choices, we
can often achieve more than we realise,
despite the challenges we face.
Q
So, how do you help people to
know what their purpose is, so
that they can life a genuinely
fulfilled life?
I sometimes feel we are sold a myth that
we somehow download our purpose in
our twenties and then work on that until
we ‘achieve our dreams’, but that is not
my experience. Generally, I believe we
unwrap our gifts and passions one step
at a time; we probably build our purpose
rather than suddenly discover it. So, I
am still on that journey of discovery
and I want to encourage people as they
navigate that journey too.
Q
The book is very much written in a
way that will be accessible to people
of all faiths and none. Can you
explain a bit more about this decision?
My faith is extremely important to me
and forms the basis of everything I write
and speak about. But the principles in
this book will hopefully apply in many
spheres: in business, in leadership, in the
home and in almost any area where we
have influence. Everybody wants to live
life in all its fullness, and God’s truth and
values hopefully permeate the pages. I
hope and pray this book will go far and
wide!
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Q
There are 12 principles explored
in Irrepressible. Which would you
say is your favourite?
Tough question! One of the most
memorable chapters is called, ‘When the
horse is dead, dismount!’. This principle
considers how sometimes we need grit
and persistence, but other times, we just
have to face facts: the horse is dead, the
project is over, the season has passed –
it is time to dismount! Most of us find
endings hard, so I hope this chapter
helps people deal with those transitions.
And which of the 12 was (or
indeed is!) the hardest to learn?
QFor me, the principle called, ‘Fill
your own tank’ has been a steep learning
curve. We all have a drain on our energy
tank, where our resilience drips away
due to the demands and busyness of life.
And I have almost let my own tank run
dry too often. This principle challenges
us to learn how to fill up that tank
with rhythms and behaviours that will
hopefully also maintain healthy levels.
We won’t ever be irrepressible if we’re
running on empty.
Q
What would you say to someone
who wants to grow in resilience
but just doesn’t know where
to start?
I really hope this book will be a toolkit
with principles that build resilience and
courage in the reader. However, there
is a specific chapter called, ‘Commit
to resilience training’. My experience
tells me that as we train to lift smaller
weights well, we increase our capacity
to lift heavier ones. Occasionally we are
thrown a weight that feels too heavy
to bear, and that’s okay to admit. I
share the story of some of our heaviest
and most challenging burdens in this
book. But while life doesn’t always get
easier, we can always get stronger. Not
every opportunity will appear or every
problem disappear when we want, but
I believe it is still possible to build a
fulfilling, courageous and irrepressible
life that genuinely makes a difference.
Occasionally we are
thrown a weight that
feels too heavy to bear,
and that’s okay to admit.
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God doesn’t discard us when we break.
KINTSUGI
RESTORING
THE BEAUTY IN
BROKENNESS
IN A CULTURE OBSESSED WITH PERFECTION,
THE ANCIENT JAPANESE ART OF KINTSUGI
OFFERS A COUNTERCULTURAL TRUTH:
BEAUTY CAN COME FROM BROKENNESS.
COULD THIS SIMPLE YET PROFOUND
ART FORM REVEAL A DEEPER STORY OF
RESTORATION, HOPE, AND FAITH?
T
he doors swing open
and light footsteps
pad across the bare
wooden floor. A pot is
lifted and carefully placed
on the table. At first glance,
it seems ordinary - a
simple vessel to hold the
food. But as it is passed
from hand to hand, flashes
of gold catch the sunlight,
scattering warm reflections
across the room.
“Kintsugi,” they said.
Joining with gold.
The Japanese art of
Kintsugi, the practice of
repairing broken pottery
with a lacquer and dusting
it with a gold powder, is an
ancient one. Not hiding and
disguising the breakages
but highlighting them.
Making them beautiful as
the gold glistens between
the broken edges.
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HOW DOES OUR
PERFECTION-OBSESSED
SOCIETY LEARN FROM
THIS BEAUTIFUL ART?
Because the reality is
that we live in a modern
society that strives for
ageless beauty and Instaworthy
ideals. Nothing
that is broken, worn or
even last season is deemed
share-worthy nevermind
celebrated.
We live in a disposable
culture. We are ingrained
to discard an object and
toss it aside when it breaks.
In the UK alone, 350,000
tonnes of clothes end up
in landfill every year and
the average person wears
a garment only 7 to 10
times before discarding it.
Yet this throwaway culture
doesn't just apply to
belongings - it is shaping
how we see ourselves.
WHAT DO WE DO WHEN
IT’S NOT AN OBJECT BUT
US THAT FEELS BROKEN?
The Bible offers a similar
perspective on brokenness.
We are told that God’s
power is made perfect in
weakness. The book of
Corinthians tells us, “But
we have this treasure in
jars of clay, to show that
the surpassing power
belongs to God and not
to us.” Jars of clay were
The Christian
faith invites us
to bring our
brokenness
to God.
simple earthenware pots
used in ancient times to
store the ordinary everyday
essentials of life. By nature
these would be easy to
break, yet the beauty of
faith lies in the fact that
God doesn’t discard us
when we break. Instead,
He fills our cracks with His
strength and transforms
them into something
extraordinary.
HE DOESN'T ASK US TO
BE PERFECT - THIS VERSE
FROM CORINTHIANS
TELLS US THAT HIS POWER
IS MADE PERFECT IN OUR
WEAKNESS. HIS POWER
CAN HOLD OUR BROKEN
PARTS TOGETHER.
Patrick Regan of Kintsugi
Hope says, “The gold makes
a feature of the cracks
instead of hiding them. All
of us have broken pieces,
but instead of hiding
them, we can learn from
them. We can discover
treasure in our scars."
This perspective
shifts how we see our
struggles. Instead of a
source of shame, our scars
become part of a greater
SCAN
story - one of restoration,
resilience, and redemption
through Jesus Christ. The
Christian faith invites us
to bring our brokenness to
God, trusting that He can
transform even our deepest
wounds into beauty and
purpose through His love
and grace.
SO WHAT IF THIS
INVITATION WAS
EXTENDED TO YOU TODAY?
What if your scars, your
challenges and your pain
could tell a story of hope
and healing through the
power of Jesus? Just as
Kintsugi transforms broken
pottery into something
exquisite, Jesus offers
the chance to restore the
broken parts of our lives,
making them a testimony
of His goodness.
If you’re feeling lost,
worn out, or in need
of support, know that
you’re not alone. Jesus
offers hope, healing and
wholeness. This could be
the beginning of a journey
to discover the treasure
God can create from your
scars.
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TRADITION
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PADRAIG
HOPES OTHERS
WILL FIND THE
SAME FREEDOM
IN JESUS.
PADRAIG O’CAOIMH’S JOURNEY OF FAITH BEGAN WITH
QUESTIONS AND AN OPENNESS TO EXPLORE. TODAY,
AS A LIFE FM HOST AND CO-OWNER OF UNBOUND.IE,
HE SHARES HIS PASSION FOR GOD’S WORD WITH OTHERS.
BUT HOW DID A CORK NATIVE WITH DEEP CATHOLIC
ROOTS END UP HOSTING CHRISTIAN RADIO SHOWS?
HIS STORY IS ONE OF FAITH, DOUBT, AND DISCOVERING
A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.
G
rowing up in a
Catholic home in
Cork, Padraig’s
early experiences
of God were through
exposure to the Old
Testament, New Testament,
Psalms and gospel readings.
When he finally decided to
follow Jesus, his first port of
call was to return to Mass
on a Sunday morning.
“Suddenly all those
readings were jumping
out at me off the page,” he
recalls. “It all made sense
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except the style of worship.”
A trusted work colleague,
recommended some
churches for him to attend
whilst adding, “You’ll never
find the perfect church, and
if you do - don’t join!”
In his search for
answers, he attended a
Christianity Explored
course. “I loved the banter,
the tough questions,
and the discussions,” he
shares. “Some of my
questions might have been
a bit controversial, but
everyone was patient.”
Over the years, Padraig
recognised that people
had influenced his faith
in different ways. “I have
been surrounded by
Catholics, Presbyterians,
Church of Ireland,
Baptists, Charismatics
and Pentecostals,” Padraig
reflects. “I realised that
some had planted seeds,
some had watered them but
really it was God who had
been making them grow.”
That openness to
conversation, exploration
and to God transforming
his thinking has helped
shape his journey. But
faith hasn’t always been
straightforward. “I often
have extreme moments of
doubt when surrounded
by people with extreme
moments of certainty,” he
admits. In those times, he
turns to solitary prayer
and scripture, finding
reassurance in the quiet
and through God’s word.
“When others question
me, it helps me question
myself, and I often find the
answer in His word.”
Now his faith is deeply
intertwined with his work.
Hosting two shows on
Life FM; ‘Jazz Journeys’
and the Sunday morning
reflection program -
Padraig hopes to “shine
a light” for listeners,
offering moments of
encouragement and peace.
With his wife, Evanne,
he also runs Unbound.ie,
a gift shop in Cork with
probably Ireland’s largest
Bible section. “It amazes
me how many people
pop in to buy a candle
and leave with a Bible, a
SCAN
candle and a mug,” Padraig
reflects. “It makes my day
knowing that in some way
God can help them grow
too through His word.”
For those unsure
about faith, Padraig offers
simple but profound
encouragement: You
are good enough. And if
worry weighs you down,
he points to the words of
Jesus in Matthew 6 - “Look
at the birds of the air…
are you not much more
valuable than they?” His
own journey has been
shaped by questions,
solitary prayer and trust in
God’s Word and he hopes
others will find the same
freedom in Jesus.
Tune in and listen
to Padraig on
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HOPE SPRING RECIPE
BANANA
BREAD
BLISS
Nearly 20 years ago, Vancouver
Island’s Shelley Albeluhn shared
her banana bread recipe on
Allrecipes - 35 million views later,
it’s a global favorite.
“This banana bread recipe
creates the most delicious, moist loaf with
loads of banana flavour,” Shelly shares. “Why
compromise the banana flavour? Friends and
family love my recipe and say it's by far the
best! It tastes wonderful toasted. Enjoy!”
INGREDIENTS
- 240g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 150g cup brown sugar
- 115g cup butter
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 535g (around 6)
mashed overripe
bananas
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 175
degrees C and lightly
grease a 9x5-inch loaf
pan.
2. Combine the flour,
baking soda, and salt in
a large bowl.
3. Beat brown sugar and
butter with an electric
mixer in a separate
large bowl until
smooth.
4. Stir in eggs and
mashed bananas until
well blended.
5. Stir banana mixture
into flour mixture until
just combined.
6. Pour batter into the
prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake in the preheated
oven until a toothpick
inserted into the centre
comes out clean, about
60 minutes.
8. Let bread cool in
pan for 10 minutes,
then turn out onto
a wire rack to cool
completely.
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Freed Beyond is more
than a programme —
it’s a movement toward
freedom and wholeness.
FREED
BEYOND
FOR MANY THE JOURNEY THROUGH
AN EATING DISORDER (ED) CAN FEEL
CONFUSING, ISOLATING AND WITHOUT
HOPE. FREED BEYOND STEPS INTO
THAT JOURNEY ALONGSIDE PEOPLE,
EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE TOOLS,
KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT TO MOVE
TOWARDS FREEDOM AND COMPLETE
RECOVERY FROM EATING DISORDERS.
ith a mission
rooted in hope,
Wcompassion and
growth, Freed Beyond
helps not just the sufferer
but those who love and
care for them too.
THE FREED
FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
Freed, which stands for
freedom, recovery and
education from eating
disorders, is a 6-week
programme that addresses
not only the physical
aspects of EDs but also the
emotional, mental, and
relational
roots.
Groups are
small, with
no more
than 12
participants,
fostering an
intimate and
supportive
environment
for both
sufferers and
carers.
Julie Joyce, a
CBT therapist and
one of Freed Beyond’s
directors, shares how
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the programme fills a
significant gap in eating
disorder care. “Hospital
systems are often only
able to manage risk,”
Julie explains, “but Freed
Beyond can look deeper,
asking, ‘What is the why
behind the what?’”
The programme
is led by a mix of
professionals and
people with lived
experience of
EDs. This unique
combination
of expertise
and personal
understanding
creates an
atmosphere
of trust and
connection,
where
participants
are fully
supported
as they
work
through
the 6 weeks of
content.
Every aspect
of the 6-week
programme
is designed to
inform, educate
and resource
participants. With a
mix of therapeutic
content, stories,
CBT techniques and
nutritional education, it
empowers participants
to understand the
root causes of eating
disorders and develop
confidence to continue
their journey beyond
the course.
HOPE THROUGH
SHARED STORIES
One of the most
powerful aspects of the
Freed programme is
“Story Night,” where
people share their
journeys of healing and
transformation. For many
participants, these stories
are eye-opening. “People
come and speak of their
experiences and give
their perspectives,” Julie
shares. “The night is very
enlightening for those
who come and revelatory
for people to know that
full recovery is possible.”
FAITH AT THE CORE
Freed Beyond also
ensures inclusivity. While
the programme is deeply
rooted in Christian
principles, it is designed
to be accessible to people
of all faiths or none at all.
“We have two strands,”
Julie explains. “One where
faith is openly discussed
in church or Christian
settings and another
where it’s not explicit but
still present in how we
pray and prepare for each
group.” This approach
makes Freed Beyond
a welcoming space for
everyone, regardless of
their beliefs.
FREEDOM, RECOVERY,
AND WHOLENESS
At its heart, Freed Beyond
is about helping people
rediscover their identity
and break free from the
lies that eating disorders
often tell. Faith in Jesus
is a foundation under all
the programmes, “for
me,” Julie says, “John 8:32
is a guiding verse from
the Bible: ‘You will know
the truth, and the truth
will set you free.’” She
explains how EDs can trap
people in deception about
their worth and identity.
By reframing these
thoughts and focusing on
what is true and noble,
participants can begin to
walk towards freedom.
The feedback from
participants underscores
the programme’s impact.
One mother shared that
she had learned more in
the first week of Freed
Beyond than in a year of
hospital visits with her
daughter. “That’s why we
do this,” Julie says. “To give
people hope and show
them that full recovery is
possible.”
Freed Beyond is more
than a programme—it’s
a movement toward
freedom and wholeness.
For anyone standing
at rock bottom, it’s a
reminder that there is
always hope, always light
and always the possibility
of recovery.
Freed Beyond offers support,
resources, and a pathway
to recovery. Enter our
competition
to win a
Freed Beyond
Foundational
Course worth
£150. See
page 27.
FREED BEYOND WEBSITE
HOPE 19

WE DON’T GO TO CHURCH,
WE DON’T DO CHURCH.
WE ARE THE CHURCH.
DWELLINGS
DWELLINGS IS A MOVEMENT OF ORDINARY
PEOPLE MEETING IN HOMES AND SIMPLE
SPACES, CREATING COMMUNITIES BASED
AROUND THE PRESENCE OF JESUS.
For many, the word "church"
brings to mind a building, but
as David Legge, the UK and
Ireland advisor and contributor
for Dwellings, explains, “We
don’t go to church, we don’t do
church. We are the church.”
In Ireland, traditional church
attendance is at an all-time low,
with studies showing that less than
5% of young people regularly attend
services. Many feel disconnected from
institutional religion and may never
walk through the door of a conventional
church building, seeing it as outdated or
irrelevant to modern life. A recent article
in the Irish Times stated, “The younger
generation are flocking away from
the church” yet are “becoming more
spiritual.”
Despite the downward trends in
church attendance there still seems to be
a deep hunger for spiritual connection.
Dwellings is one example of this,
helping people meet in smaller,
relational communities to experience
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faith in a simpler way.
Gathering in homes is not new
- it was the foundation of the early
church. But over time, church
became more about structures
and programmes, sometimes
making faith feel distant or overly
formal. Dwelling’s strapline, “The
oldest form of church can be new
again,” reflects both the ancient
practice of house church and the
fact that home-based gatherings
can be another way for people to
experience community and grow
in faith.
Rather than the focus of a
gathering being a sermon or a
charismatic speaker, Dwellings
fosters smaller communities
where ordinary people, from all
walks of life, meet around His
presence. David Legge describes
it as a “beautiful intimacy”
where people come together in
an authentic way – they are the
church, functioning like family.
This sense of family offers
a welcome antidote to the
epidemic of loneliness which
the World Health Organization
has identified as a global health
crisis. The beautiful intimacy
that Legge describes helps to
foster relationships around the
presence of Jesus, where everyone
feels known and valued. This
deep sense of connection not
only combats loneliness but also
reflects a growing desire for faith
to be lived out in a shared way.
For some, smaller gatherings
like these provide a contrast
to the traditional structure of
a service, which is often led
from the front. As Dwellings
puts it, “In a world with access
to all kinds of teaching and
information, we recognise we
can learn it all and still not know
God.” Dwellings is “devoted to
learning the Scriptures, but we
intentionally invite the Spirit to
bring life and power to the Word,
so our lives might be transformed.”
A place for connection and
transformation, rather than
simply acquiring knowledge.
It encourages everyone to
take part, through participation
and discussion.
A typical Dwellings gathering
might involve reading scripture
and sharing personal reflections
with an approach that mirrors
how Jesus often taught - through
dialogue, asking questions, and
engaging people in meaningful
conversation.
While these smaller
gatherings provide a space for
open and honest conversations,
Dwellings also values the
wider church body within
traditional structures. Rather
than positioning itself as
the only model of church,
Dwellings partners with larger
congregations to cultivate small
group settings and encourage
participation - honouring and
acknowledging that God is at
work throughout the church as a
whole.
David explains, “It’s about
helping everyone realise the
beauty of the small and how
what happens in these settings
can be invaluable in people’s
experience of church.”
Ultimately, Dwellings is
about creating spaces where
people encounter Jesus in a
fresh, transformative way. As the
church in Ireland continues to
evolve, different expressions of
faith are emerging. Dwellings is
one such option - offering a way
for people to encounter Jesus in a
fresh and transformative way.
Want to explore church in a
way that works for you? Get in
touch with the team at Hope for
Every Home Ireland - ireland@
hopeforeveryhome.org!
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CREATING
MASTERPIEC
STORY
TIME
READ TIME 4 MINS
Are you a budding
artist? Do you love to
draw, paint or make things?
Maybe you proudly hang your
pictures on a noticeboard, fridge or a
special place in your bedroom.
I love making things too, especially from
items that are broken or are no longer
needed - recycling something old and
giving it new life.
Recently, I
went to a sea glass
workshop. Sea glass is
glass of all different colours that have
been tossed about by the waves. When
it is eventually found on the beach, it is
smooth like a pebble. At the workshop
we used sea glass of different shapes
and sizes to create pictures. When I had
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DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU
ARE GOD'S MASTERPIECE?
HE MADE YOU WITH CARE
AND PURPOSE.
finished mine I was so proud. I had made
something beautiful out of what other
people might call rubbish!
My kids love making things too. My
daughter Imogen creates beautiful
drawings and patiently sews cross-stitch
pictures which she proudly presents to us.
My son Nathaniel uses his Lego to make
robots, vehicles and buildings rushing to
show us his latest handiwork as soon as
it’s finished.
Have you ever felt that joy after finishing
something you have made?
Well, did you know that you are God's
masterpiece? God looks at you with
the love and delight that we look at our
creations with. He made you with care
and purpose, designing each and every
aspect of who you are - your hair colour,
personality and even whether or not you
like broccoli!
The Bible says in Psalm 139:13-14, ‘For you
formed my inward parts; you knitted me
together in my mother's womb. I praise you,
for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; my soul
knows it very well.’
But God’s love doesn’t stop there. He
loves you so much that he sent His Son
Jesus to die for the wrong things you have
done.
Romans 5 v 8 tells us ‘But God shows his
love for us in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.’
And when you ask Jesus to come into
your heart He doesn’t stop at loving you
- He actually makes you even better than
before!
2 Corinthians 5 v 17 says ‘Therefore, if
anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The
old has passed away; behold, the new has
come.’
Just like my sea glass picture, God takes
every part of us and transforms us into
someone new.
So the next time you make something
remember that God designed everything
about you and he loves you!
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HOPE SPORTS
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FAITH
ON THE FIELD
AS THE RUGBY SEASON CAPTIVATES
FANS, THE TOP PLAYERS ARE PUSHED TO
THEIR LIMITS. BUT FOR ANDREW TRIMBLE
AND JOSH VAN DER FLIER, THE ULTIMATE
VICTORY ISN’T MEASURED IN TROPHIES -
IT’S FOUND IN FAITH.
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Rugby fans are set to
enjoy an actionpacked
2025, with
the Six Nations
Championship
setting the scene for an
iconic summer as the
British and Irish Lions
embark on their tour of
Australia. Irish fans will no
doubt bring their trademark
passion to every match,
voices raised as Ireland’s
Call and The Fields of Athenry
echo around packed
stadiums.
These championships
aren’t just any ordinary
tournaments – they are a
battle of strength, speed,
and spirit. The world’s top
teams clashing in rugby’s
most thrilling competitions.
With high-impact
tackles, precision kicks and
the onslaught of relentless
scrums, rugby is one of the
most demanding sports
played - often described as
both brutal and beautiful.
Every player needs to be
at the peak of their fitness;
strong and fast with a
seemingly endless supply
of endurance - while also
demonstrating agility and
mental toughness to cope
with the strain and demands
of 80 minutes on the pitch.
But before they step
onto the pitch, what fuels
these athletes? How do they
prepare - not just physically,
but mentally and spiritually,
for the intensity of the game?
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Rugby may
be a game of
power, speed,
and strategy, but
for players like
Andrew Trimble
and Josh van der
Flier, it is also
an opportunity
to live out their
faith.
Former Irish
international Andrew
Trimble offered an
answer that may come
as a surprise to some.
“As a Christian, the best
preparation before a game
for me is to sit quietly by
myself and read through
Psalm 84. Part of that
Psalm says, ‘Better is one
day in your courts than a
thousand elsewhere; I would
rather be a doorkeeper in the
house of my God than dwell
in the tents of the wicked.’
“It’s such a blessing for
me to play for Ulster and
for Ireland, and I do love
it, but I would far rather be
in heaven, and that verse
reminds me of the fact.”
This prayerful prematch
perspective keeps
his attitude in check,
reminding him that his
identity is rooted in
something far
greater than the
outcome of any
match. Win, lose,
or draw, his faith
in Christ is what
lasts forever.
Ireland’s
current
number 7,
powerhouse
Josh van
der Flier,
plays
as an
openside
flanker and
has a slightly different
pre-match routine. Known
in Leinster rugby circles
as ‘The Dutch Disciple’, his is
one that is a combination
of both high-energy and
calm.
“I have loads of little
parts of detail that are
part of my preparation. I
listen to beat music…loud
and pumped-up before
a game. As I drive to the
game, I play calm, religious
worship music…reflective
music that calms me down.
The peaceful music is just
like going to church. It
offers me that important
moment of calm.”
Van der Flier admits
that openly sharing his
faith doesn’t always come
naturally. A quiet, private
person, he carries small
reminders of his faith with
him every time he steps
onto the field.
“I wear a cross on my
wrist. I like it for myself…
a reminder that God is
there.” (Extract from ‘Faith:
In Search of Greater Glory in
Sport’ by Gerard Gallagher)
Rugby may be a game
of power, speed, and
strategy, but for players
like Andrew Trimble and
Josh van der Flier, it is
also an opportunity to live
out their faith. Despite
being fiercely competitive,
their greatest victory isn’t
found in winning scores or
trophies lifted - it’s found
in their faith in Jesus.
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