We all have motives! Some good – some bad – What is your motive for following Jesus? I would like to think that my motive was all about love, obedience and gratefulness! We were reading in Phillipians yesterday about how… Read More ›
Grace
The Unique Ways and Thoughts of God
Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV) “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” “By… Read More ›
God Restores
Dear Reader, Do you feel like you are in a very turbulent dust storm, with no promise of fair weather in the near future? Is everything covered in dust and your vision greatly impaired? Has Worry attempted to set her… Read More ›
BROKEN HEARTS WILL BE MENDED
PSALM 35:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. We… Read More ›
CALM MY HEART, IF NOT MY STORM
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Life is a mixture of mountaintop and valley views. In addition, we are always in route somewhere, be it up or down. Yes, there are the… Read More ›
LIFE IS A DIVINE CLASSROOM FULL OF TESTS
If we take the mindset that our time on earth is that of a classroom or school, we would understand and accept that every storm, trial, challenge, and difficulty was a test. Tests are given by teachers to check for… Read More ›
LET'S LOOSE SOME WEIGHT!!
I admit there are a few extra Christmas pounds I need to loose but this silly antidote leads into my question for you today. WHAT IS WEIGHING YOU DOWN SPIRITUALLY? Would you say that sorrow was your weight? Is your… Read More ›
CRUSHED HOPES AND DREAMS
I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high and life worth living I dreamed that love would never die I dreamed that God would be forgiving Then I was young and unafraid And dreams were made… Read More ›
NEW YEAR ….. OLD YEAR
For me, I never really gave the incoming year much thought. January 1st was always a day spent reflecting on the past year. I think I need to change my way of thinking, or at least modify it. Has this… Read More ›
EACH DAY IS A GIFT
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SHIPWRECKED AND BROKEN BUT HOLDING ON
Paul was placed on a ship so that he could make an appeal to Caesar. On his ocean voyage, he encountered a northeastern ( Acts 27:14) This is a storm with the wind force of a hurricane. For three days… Read More ›
WHAT IS YOUR HANDICAP?
Do you ever feel incomplete or handicapped? Are you limping along and looking for someone to blame for your trial or hardships? Are you shaking your fist at God? Many things can leave us feeling crippled or incomplete. Maybe you… Read More ›
When you wish upon a star
Disney’s all time No 1 Favourite song ever is – “When You Wish Upon a Star” – WOW – magical lyrics and that tune!!! Man it’s no wonder everyone loves it. So here we go:- “When you wish upon a… Read More ›
GOD WILL SPIN THE STRAW INTO GOLD
If you are a believer you know we live in a fallen world. Unholy things occur, like the slaughter of teachers and kindergarteners. Schools and children are no long off limits to murders. Teachers did not sign up for soldier… Read More ›
HAVE YOU MET MY FAMILY?
We are birthed into families. God decides where to place us and we have no say in the matter. It is different with friendships as we can pick and choose them. God has given us free will and choices to… Read More ›
THE THORN
The thorn in my side Daily reminds me of my weakness Is not His strength made strong in me for His glory? The thorn in my side Keeps me humble and dependent on Christ Who better to lean on? The… Read More ›
TO WALLOW OR NOT TO WALLOW, THAT IS THE TRUE QUESTION
“Think Positive” and “Look On The Bright Side Of Things.” Some of you may cringe when you hear these words of wisdom. Yes, I said wisdom. Sorry, but Dear Reader these two comments are a big part of why I… Read More ›
Prisoners of War
A group of Navy SEALs were performing a covert operation, freeing hostages from a building is some dark part of the world. They stormed into the room where the hostages had been imprisoned for months. The room was filthy and… Read More ›
Time for a wardrobe renovation!!
So important these days to look the part, act the part and BE the part – looking good at all times is a MUST – we are judged by our employers, our colleagues and even our family on how we… Read More ›
I have graven you on my hands
Jesus adores you – more than just love – He adores you! How amazing is that? – Jesus was ‘in the beginning’ before time began – He was there with the Father at creation and He adores you! When you… Read More ›
God has pressed the 'delete' button – you can too!!
What an amazing verse is Hebrews 8:12 “For I will forgive their wickedness and remember their sins no more” That is a pretty awesome statement.To think that God is willing and able to forgive our sins – no matter where… Read More ›
Coloring Inside the Lines
Every time the disciple started establishing rules – no children near Jesus; don’t let the crowd touch Jesus; don’t talk to Samaritan women; don’t let people waste expensive perfumes – Jesus told them to knock it off, and His rebuke… Read More ›
Two mules and a heap of dirt
I was reading in 2 Kings chapter 5 recently and was blown away (again) by the story of Naaman and the little Israeli girl held captive by old Naaman and his wife. This little girl was obviously far away from… Read More ›
Be Kind, Please Rewind
Kind thoughts are rarer than either kind words or deeds. They imply a great deal of thinking about others. This in itself is rare. But they also imply a great deal of thinking about others without the thoughts being criticisms…. Read More ›
SET ME ON FIRE!
The story goes that a woman was milking her cow by the light from a little lamp of oil. The cow kicked over the lamp. The flame kindled a wisp of hay, and another wisp, and another, until all the… Read More ›
Grace: It Isn’t Just For Breakfast Anymore
Episcopal priest Robert Capon said: “We are in a war between dullness and astonishment.” The most critical issue facing Christians is not abortion, pornography, the disintegration of the family, moral absolutes, MTV, drugs, racism, sexuality or school prayer. The critical… Read More ›
Am I Saved by Grace? part two
Christ Carrying the Cross, by El Greco, 1580. If you have not read part one or do not remember it, I would suggest you read it here. If we are saved…things will happen. There is no maybe in this, things… Read More ›
Don’t Despise Small Things
Zechariah 4:10 “For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the LORD, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole… Read More ›
How the Dead Come to Life
Paul Writing His Epistles, 16th century (Blaffer Foundation Collection, Houston, Texas). How do spiritually dead people come to life? If you are dead then how can you accept spiritual truths that you are not equipped to understand? In order for… Read More ›