lies – James Ballantyne

The Lies on Trumans Wall.

Sep 30, 2025

Emotions, Healing, Journey, life, Self awareness

Anger, beliefs, Courage, faith, lies, suppression, truth

Im definitely not going to be the first person to give some thought to the themes in the film ‘The Truman Show’ which was released in 1997 (I think), in fact on of my best friends wrote her Masters thesis on it, linking it to the christian faith. But I think nearly 30 years later…

The Lie we’re conditioned to believe.

Jun 16, 2025

Emotions, Healing, Self awareness, Therapy, Trauma

abuse, lies, love, mental health, self – respect, self-love, truth, unconditional

A piece on the effect of feeling conditionally ok.

Choosing a Life Beyond the News Cycle

Jan 31, 2025

Journey

anxiety, bias, Boundaries, health, lies, life, Media, mental health, News, social media, society, truth

I was raised to believe that it was important to watch the news and stay informed. When my friends were watching the Simpsons, or fresh prince, or some other thing when they ate their tea in front of the TV. My childhood was spent watching… Blue Peter from 5.15pm or Crackerjack (and I was terrified…

The Dangerous Power of Truth

May 2, 2024

Emotions, Healing, Journey, Self awareness

Belief, doubt, lies, power, self-belief, The fifth agreement, truth, voices

The Truth will set us free.. so why do we believe the lies for so long?

Thief in the Pen

Aug 12, 2023

Emotions, Healing, Self awareness

Childhood Abuse, Church abuse, Healing, lies, life, Spiritual abuse

I am the good Shepherd. The good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, the sheep hear my voice and listen, they don’t listen to a stranger, for they dont know his voice. (John 10) But Lord we asked, what if the thief is already in the pen, what then? The Sheep hear my…