We are all made different and are all made with a purpose in mind. When we ‘plug-in’, the lights come on. Have you heard the term ‘born for this’ or ‘you are a natural’? Unbridled enthusiasm and enjoyment for a job or vocation often is an affirming guide and encouragement for any person, young or older. The lesson to learn is to ‘plug into your passion’.
Read MoreNew Years is usually a time when we think about resolutions, new goals, new things coming just around the corner. What can we add to our lives to make it better. But sometimes, perhaps it’s not only a question of what new things or habits we can acquire, but also… what things and habits we should get rid of.
Read MoreI have often wondered, why younger kids seem to enjoy Christmas so much and that sense of ‘awe and wonder’ seems to fade as they get older. I think it is because even though they don’t know what they are going to get, they know it’s going to be good. That knowledge allows them to eagerly anticipate what is coming.
Read MoreAnd I said it. I announced to myself in the hearing of Beth and Emily, sitting in the back seat, “I would have made those lights if it wasn’t for this person in front of me!”
Read MoreWe grew to realise that one of the most important issues in the life of a young guy was having or not having, a functioning dad. By revelation of this issue, and by God’s grace, we acted towards them like a good father would act.
Read MoreI think we often allow the ‘what if’ into our lives. We say to ourselves that it is wisdom to listen to the ‘what if’ when in reality we are allowing fear to dictate our decision.
Read MoreWe may be unawares but God is not. He will always speak to our true condition. Whether we hear what he says and respond accordingly is entirely up to us.
Read MoreIn the cool of the morning, at break of day,
A woman wept where her Saviour lay.
The tomb stood empty, the stone rolled wide,
While sorrow clouded her tear-filled eyes…
Read MoreLike many English words, ‘survey’ has various meanings. To investigate opinions/experiences of others, to examine/record an area so as to construct a map, plan or description, or to look closely at or examine someone or something. I think the old hymn about the cross of Jesus Christ was most likely referring to this latter definition. But we could look at it from these other angles too.
Read MoreBut who is the gardener? Who is the one with the fork and trowel? Digging away, scooping, scraping…
Read More…Until of course, this man came and met Jesus. And Jesus touches this man! Imagine all the people watching. NOBODY touches a leper! Did Jesus just make Himself unclean? No! The man did not pass his uncleanness onto Jesus. In a faith-induced, miracle act, Jesus passed His ‘cleanness’ onto the man instead!
Read MoreIf you’re feeling a bit hot and bothered by the dry Summer weather, these tips might be just what you need!
Read More“Don’t you have any thoughts of your own?!” Well of course I had, but I had taken these thoughts captive to obey Christ.
Read MoreThis soul-rest perhaps doesn't come naturally, but it seems to be something we must take an active role in learning. I wonder, what is 'rest for your soul'?
Read MoreOne of the many roles as a teacher is to be a peacemaker. Some days just seem to be filled with little people’s problems and me trying to fix them. So, if I’m making peace all day long, that means I’m going to be really blessed right?
Read MoreWe must come close to someone to hear them properly. Especially when they are quiet, and quite often, God speaks to us in a quiet voice.
Read MoreAnd when thinking about it more deeply one day, it occurred to me that verse 10 is one of several verses that supports the fact that we have free will. Let Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Read MoreHis plans are not our plans and His timing is not our timing.
Read MoreWhat do we do with our 'not enough'? I don't think it would be easy to thank God for 'not enough'. To thank him for what appears to be a very obvious lack seems illogical.
Read MoreNever be afraid to be a broken thing
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