Blossom Where You Are Planted
The places where God plants us are not always comfortable – in fact, they are stressful to be in! But what does God expect us to do? He expects us to blossom where we are.
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2018 – The Year of Lessons
This year God brought me a challenge…one that I never imagined would visit my family. Autism.
Why fear, when God is near!
How do I conquer fearful thoughts that plague me from time to time? My kids like this bit from the Lion King movie where Simba says, “I laugh in the face of danger, ha ha ha! This got me thinking – do I ever stand confidently in the face of danger, or when faced with fear-inducing … Read more Why fear, when God is near!
In God’s World, There is Nobody like You!
Whether you believe it or not, there is nobody like you, and God knows why! You know the expression, ‘one size fits all’? Though this expression refers to inanimate items, we have begun to apply it in our perceptions of each other. We all seem to believe that everyone should behave the same, dress the … Read more In God’s World, There is Nobody like You!
Why Do I have to Forgive?
Do I really have to forgive everyone who has hurt me? Let’s be honest today. When someone wrongs you, all you want to do is get back at that person, right? Isn’t the feeling of sitting down and plotting revenge in five different ways so yummy and exciting? Hang on – Jesus commands us to … Read more Why Do I have to Forgive?
The Armour of God – The Finishing Touches!
This week we look at the last three pieces of the armour of God. Following last week’s post on the armour of God, I began to realize that every piece of God’s armour is important, and without each one, the Christian is not ready for battle. This verse from Ephesians 6 highlights the importance of … Read more The Armour of God – The Finishing Touches!
The Cross – What it means to me!
My thoughts this Easter focus on The Cross, and what it means to me! Today I just thought… what does the Cross mean to me? Why should the Cross that Jesus died on be so important to me as a Christian? What if Jesus had not died on the Cross? Here are a couple of … Read more The Cross – What it means to me!
Handling the Hiccups of Life
When the Hiccups of Life come along, how should we handle them? I love the way God throws us curve balls at times, just when we least expect them. The third month of the year is just about to end, and so far I have experienced enough curve balls to last the whole year! Anyway … Read more Handling the Hiccups of Life
God’s Inner Peace – A Haven of Tranquility
God’s Inner Peace – a place where you experience total tranquility! The word peace is one of the most commonly used words in our vocabulary! Parents use it, politicians use it, children use it – well, everybody uses it! Defined as the absence of disturbance and a state of tranquility, inner peace is a rare … Read more God’s Inner Peace – A Haven of Tranquility
Guess What! You are God’s Gem!
Believe it or not, you are God’s gem! Have you ever seen the look of delight in a little girl’s eyes when she receives a gift? Her joy increases as she opens the box, and looks at the shiny trinket inside, after which she takes out the gift, taking care not to damage it. After … Read more Guess What! You are God’s Gem!