Natalie Williams

Loved, loved, loved yesterday. Very precious to launch what 1 friend called ‘the message of my heart’, ‘Tis Mercy All, with so many wonderful friends. Writing this book has been the joy of my life! Thank you so much to everyone who made the launch so precious + wonderful! 🙌🏼🔥❤️

@simplepastor @JubileePlus @SPCKPublishing That’s such a kind and encouraging thing to say, thanks Phil.

@natwillnatter @JubileePlus @SPCKPublishing I haven't read your book (yet) but I have put in on my son's 2024 reading list so he can learn about mercy from someone who lives it. Sometimes if you know the author the book recommends itself.

24 books read in 2024. Highlights: — The Jubilee Gospel (great read for those wanting to understand the name @jubileeplus) — Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes And yes, I read my own book! (In a studio, recording the audiobook, out 10 Jan 2025 by @SPCKPublishing.) #TisMercyAll

@DavePiperDJ I’m about to start this!

@natwillnatter I guess I just think we should look at the Prodigal Son parable as showing us *we* look at God differently, depending on our circumstances - but God looks at us the same, no matter what. The Father loved both sons exactly the same, but *their* views on that love shifted.

The father runs to the returning prodigal. Compassion is such a phenomenal attribute of God. God seems more attracted to the needy failure than to the impressive winner.

@DavePiperDJ That’s his planned speech — there’s no way to be sure it was about anything other than staying alive. (Though I agree that he probably was repentant, and I absolutely hold that repentance is necessary for salvation — though even our repentance is a gift from God! More mercy!)

@natwillnatter @TerryVirgo "I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you." Repentance. Right there!

@DavePiperDJ @TerryVirgo The son’s motivate seems to be his needs — getting food so he doesn’t starve. And the father doesn’t wait to hear what the son has to say before he runs to welcome him back. The mercy of God is totally outrageous. The father even throws a party for this party-loving prodigal!

@TerryVirgo *Seems* is the operative word. But the prodigal saw his life for what it was, repented, and set off for home *before* his father ran to meet him. So... We are (often) more attentive to God when we're needy failures than when we're impressive winners.

@GalactusJack @JubileePlus @SPCKPublishing @AJWTheology Thanks Ben! Really appreciate your kind words. Happy new year to you!

@natwillnatter @JubileePlus @SPCKPublishing Loved 'Tis Mercy All Natalie, great job, thanks for writing it! I also read @AJWTheology Remaking The World which was superb as well. Happy new year to you!

I’d highly recommend keeping a 5-year journal. I’m 3.5 years in and it brings me so much joy as I look back with wonder and amazement at what Jesus has done in me and around me. The Lord has dealt bountifully with me! (Ps. 116:7) #TisMercyAll

Find your joy in giving, not receiving this festive season, says Natalie Williams premierchristianity.com/columnists/the… #Christmas @natwillnatter

A Christmas experience I will never forget...gracetruth.blog/2024/12/22/if-…

@TerryVirgo Happy Christmas to you both!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS. Keep yourself in the love of God.

Yes! Really good point. Why do we have this odd double-standard? (I confess, I have it too.) A great, brief, thought-provoking, helpful post.

Wow, what a joy and honour to be among @EvangelicalsNow’s top books of the year! Thanks so much. 🥰🙌🏼

Our top 5 books of the year 🏆 We've read and reviewed nearly 100 of the latest Christian books in 2024. Here, our Reviews editor @JohnDavidWoods1 announces en's top five. Including authors: @danitreweek @ProfJohnLennox @RebeccMcLaugh @natwillnatter e-n.org.uk/features/our-t…

Cheapest I’ve seen ‘Tis Mercy All online, for anyone still doing their Christmas shopping! #TisMercyAll @SPCKPublishing

If your Christmas is characterised by abundance rather than lack, what can you give, share or do to make someone else’s day a cause for joy instead of sorrow? premierchristianity.com/columnists/the… @Christianitymag

“There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty. The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.“ —Deut 33:26f A contender for the most reassuring text in all Scripture.

“The love of God is the blazing fire that purifies us, remakes us, and sets right all that is broken in us and in the world… And it is this love that is coming for us.” — @Tish_H_Warren #Advent

"The goodness of God follows us all our days, but sometimes in disguise." @AJWTheology

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