jane merson

Pursuing God-shaped purpose & encouraging others to do the same

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I’m a passionate disciple of Jesus, eager to explore big ideas and make them clearer, more meaningful, and actionable, through speaking, writing, and leading. With an MA in Applied Theology and a BSc in Physics with Education, I love exploring where faith, understanding, and real life meet. I’m proudly Scottish, genuinely curious, and deeply reflective.

Category: Walking in Purpose

  • No Longer a {Control} Freak

    No Longer a {Control} Freak

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I’m a control-freak.  Well, at least I used to be. My sanity revolved around carefully constructed plans, determined to the smallest detail, with every possible outcome weighed and accounted for.  And if not?  Fear reigned. Because of this, I used to think that being so…

  • The Ten Year Wait

    The Ten Year Wait

    I remember the night well. I was sat in Deeside Christian Fellowship Church in Milltimber, Aberdeen – It was 2006 and I was part of the Senior Youth Fellowship (SYF) group, sitting on the back right of the dimly lit hall. One light shone brightly, illuminating the gentleman speaking at the front. He shared his…

  • The Uncertainty of Change

    The Uncertainty of Change

    For most people, change is scary.  Perhaps, for you, The Change has manifested as marriage, a new baby, a career change, or facing an illness. Navigating change takes hard work, expends much energy, and raises many questions. “How will The Change affect me?” “How will life be different for my family after The Change?” “What…