Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." (John 11:25) Today, everyday, this is the reality of Easter. On Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead. He conquered death, and victory was secured. This glorious truth, that Jesus is the… Continue reading And He said to her…
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Silence – {Easter}
Saturday. It is silent. Jesus is dead and buried. The Disciples in hiding, lives in ruins, dreams shattered. God does not speak. It seemed to go so wrong. Is silence their new reality? A world without Jesus the new normal? Sometimes in life it is the day after the news, the tragedy, the loss that can be the hardest.… Continue reading Silence – {Easter}
The Crimson King
“What kind of King would choose to wear a crown that bleeds and scars to win my heart” What kind of King indeed? What kind of King would allow Himself to be mocked and scourged? What kind of King would be crucified? What kind of King would see victory in death? Love in sorrow? What… Continue reading The Crimson King
Bonus Time
Daylight Saving ended on the weekend. That blissful time when you get to put your clock back an hour. That day when everyone is asked if you enjoyed your "extra" hour. Did you use it for sleep, for a slower start to the morning, a more leisurely lunch? (Of course those with babies don't seem to… Continue reading Bonus Time
Celebrating Oscar
Today. 21st March 2017. World Down Syndrome Day. A year ago I think I barely knew that this day existed. I can vaguely remember seeing sweet smiling faces across my television screen. But they weren't one of my boys. It wasn't part of my world. Then a mere few weeks later, having just given birth, the… Continue reading Celebrating Oscar
Celebrate You!
Recently it was my birthday! Beautiful gifts and lovely opportunities for coffee dates and lunches out to, well, celebrate me! Yes the celebrations may well have extended out beyond the day. It's not often that we get a day, well obviously apart from our once a year birthday to celebrate ourselves! But when it is… Continue reading Celebrate You!
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. (St Patrick's… Continue reading Happy St Patrick’s Day!
After the Storm
It's inevitable really, that after the stormy weather, I'm writing a rain inspired post! The last few days quite a deluge has hit Auckland. There have been floods, power cuts, storm damage. Fortunately our house was unscathed, apart from the rather large puddle situated outside our front door. We can all have days or seasons in life when it… Continue reading After the Storm
Jesus walked this lonesome valley
Jesus walked this lonesome valley. He had to walk it by Himself; O, nobody else could walk it for Him, He had to walk it by Himself. Sometimes it is easy to think that we're the only one going through a tough time. Perhaps the only one facing rejection or loneliness. The only one in grief. The only one… Continue reading Jesus walked this lonesome valley
Ashes – {Lent}
As we begin the journey towards the Cross this Lent Season we bring to God our frailty, our brokenness, our sins. Lent though may seem like a time to keep our heads down, to mourn, but it is also a season of hope for it ends with the Resurrection! So with ashes on our foreheads and hope… Continue reading Ashes – {Lent}
Blue Skies & Lollipops 