The reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have come.

I think God is back, I think there is a huge amount of spiritual interest in the country. And I think the bishops are supportive of it because they see people's lives being changed. They see the difference. I see people who've been in prison, whose lives have been messed up, who've been alcoholics, who've been drug addicts, set free and contributing to society.

I was an atheist and I came to experience a relationship with God which had a radically transforming effect on my life, on my relationships, on every aspect of my life, for the better. So, obviously I hope other people will experience that.

I think that when people experience something that seems to be supernatural, in some ways it cuts through the secular mindset.

Appreciate those who love you. Serve those who need you. Forgive those who hurt you. Thank those who help you.

The reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have come.

I have found on Alpha that those from an essentially enlightened background feel at home with the parts of the course which appeal to the mind, but often have difficulty in experiencing the Holy Spirit. Others coming from the New Age movement find that rational and historical explanations leave them cold, but at the weekend away they are on more familiar territory in experiencing the Holy Spirit