Clay does not shape itself. That simple image lies at the heart of Isaiah’s prayer: God is the potter; we are the clay. We are his workmanship, held in hands wiser than our own. For people accustomed to planning, solving and controlling, this can be uncomfortable. We often prefer to imagine ourselves as both material …
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Month:September 2026
Formation — Becoming Who We Are Meant to Be
Formation is happening all the time. We are shaped by what we practise, what we repeat, what we pay attention to and the people with whom we spend our lives. Much of that formation happens quietly. A single decision may seem insignificant, but repeated decisions become habits, habits shape character, and character influences the people …
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