If you were moved by the sweet, transformational faith of a starving London street child in Jessica's First Prayer, today we step right back into that fog-draped alleyway to see what happens when that new faith is put to its ultimate test. In Hesba Stretton's compelling direct sequel, Jessica's Mother, the frail young girl's life is suddenly upended by the return of her estranged, hardened mother—a woman ruined by alcoholism, bitter toward the world, and desperate enough to test the practical compassion of Daniel Standring and his church. What unfolds is not a neat, sanitized Victorian fairy tale, but a raw, deeply moving study of unconditional grace, maternal brokenness, and the true cost of Christian charity. Pick up where we left off: the story of Jessica's Mother.
22 Oct 2026
Let Go of Bitterness
This sermon addresses the spiritual danger of bitterness, defining it as an unresolved state of anger and resentment that hinders personal peace and relational health. The message uses the metaphor of a seed growing into a root to illustrate how unchecked offenses can take deep hold in the heart, contrasting this with the biblical call to be rooted in love and stability. Through the narrative of Joseph in Genesis, the preacher demonstrates how maintaining faith in God's sovereignty and choosing forgiveness allows believers to overcome mistreatment and remain free from the burden of the past. The central exhortation is to release the control that others have over one's emotions by trusting in God's justice and extending kindness, thereby overcoming evil with good.
22 Oct 2026
Overcoming Bitterness
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