Author: Martin de Coning
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Lion and Mouse have an Easter Adventure
It’s almost Easter, time to join Lion and his friend Mouse as they go on an adventure. You can download the printable PDF here 💾 Find our who is King of the Universe; with pictures to colour, a word search and more. You can support our mission by sharing this PDF or by sharing a…
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Loneliness
There is a clear difference between solitude (when I choose to be alone) and loneliness (when I feel unseen or painfully alone). Loneliness is especially painful when it teams up with rejection, abandonment, fear and other painful emotions. At that point my heart starts asking: “Will anyone ever see me? Will I always be alone?” …
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Marching Onward
Welcome to our March newsletter! One of the most important things for a ministry is to grow sustainably. Anchor and Ember is quietly growing, this month I started posting articles with ten points on a theme, the first one is on anxiety. This is something that most of us have experienced. I invite you to…
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My Identity in Christ
Who am I? This is a question each of us needs to be able to answer. I am more than my social status, more than what others think of me and more than I can currently understand. The day I became a child of God, my identity stopped coming from the things I did, and…
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Anxiety
Anxiety is often described as a storm, but for many, it feels more like a vigilant Protector that refuses to sleep. It is a physical and emotional response to the feeling of being unsafe, manifesting in the shallow breath, the tight chest, or the racing thoughts you have carried since childhood. While it can feel…
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House Rules
All our meetings subscribe to the following rules, to ensure that we create a safe space for all who attend: The 7 Commitments of Cowboys don’t Cry 🤠 1) ConfidentialityWhat’s shared here stays here. 2) CuriosityWe stay curious, not critical. 3) Compassion & KindnessNo shame. No mockery. No spiritual beatings. 4) ConsentNo one is forced…
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February 2026 Blog Update
This month’s newsletter is a bit earlier than normal and with good reason. I really want to get this out before Valentine’s Day. That magical day when love is celebrated… or when you feel awful because you are single. Maybe you’ve been single so long you’ve become hopeless. No matter what feelings Valentine’s Day elicits,…
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Chosen and Loved — A Valentine’s Day Reflection
Valentine’s Day can amplify feelings of loneliness and longing. But this day does not define your worth, your desirability, or your future. Your identity was settled long before any human relationship — you are chosen, pursued, and deeply loved by God. Even if the day carries pain, you are not walking through it alone. God…
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Lion and the Giggle Nobody Understood
This book is in the planning phase. I was asked to write about adventures where Lion encounters animals who are different.
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Lion and the Slow Hurry
This book is in the planning phase. I was asked to write about adventures where Lion encounters animals who are different.