Take me away, a secret place A sweet escape, take me away Take me away to better days Take me away, a hiding place – Natasha Bedingfield, Pocket Full Of Sunshine My heart started crying out this song to my Abba these past few days. When life gets tough, my first reaction is instinctively to …
Words have the power to bless, uproot, encourage, surgically impact or curse. Sometimes all in the same day. And when words are both your primary love language and part of your job, words can pierce far beyond the speaker’s intention. There is One, however, who knows the power of words. He not only inspired the …
I love reading the Psalms. In fact, I am about to embark on reading the whole book for the 4th time in just over two years. As Eugene Peterson has said, the psalms encompass the whole scope of human life in one book. And I am about to read it again for the first time! …
Is the pace at which I am doing God’s work destroying God’s work in me? Bill Hybels There are days where I feel like I can’t catch my breath. One thing after another gets crossed off my to-do list, until I collapse on the sofa at the end of the night and wonder where my …
Giving thanks doesn’t have to sound melodious or look beautifully wrapped in order to be genuine, or appreciated. God looks at the heart, and we should too. One of my children had a teacher when in grade 2 who positively impacted me in this area. I may have mentioned how she referred to each child …
Giving thanks doesn’t have to sound melodious or look beautifully wrapped in order to be genuine, or appreciated. God looks at the heart, and we should too. One of my children had a teacher when in grade 2 who positively impacted me in this area. I may have mentioned how she referred to each child …
There are times when the walls are meant to come down, and God wants us to know it is because of who He is, not due to the works of our hands. Dive into Joshua with me, and take a peek at the battle for Jericho with me today. In Joshua 6, we meet up …
Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You. Psalm 25:3 (NLT) I am a sheep, and I am honest enough to admit it. I need a Shepherd to lead me. I need to be taught the difference between …
When my children were babies & toddlers, they used to cling tightly to me when we were in new situations or meeting new people. As a mum, I adored those pressing in close snuggly opportunities which helped build their trust as they learned they could count of me to protect them. As a little girl, …
I get a bit queasy on buses & boats. As long as I can keep my eyes fixed on a permanent spot, I am able to calm myself. In our daily lives, the waters can become rough with towering waves in the blink of an eye. Insecurity & doubt can rise to try and crash …
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