Behold - to see or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or impressive nature). It's such a regal sounding word and carries so much more weight that just "to look" or "to see". And like its definition it is impressive. Using the word compels the hearer to indeed pay attention, to know that they… Continue reading Behold
Category: Ponderances
Colour
It was a rather chilly day here in Auckland, and due to the broken air conditioning at church, it was even colder inside. Not surprisingly then, everyone kept their jackets on in Church. As we gathered together I noticed that most of us were wearing black jackets with the odd sprinkling of navy or brown. Overall the… Continue reading Colour
Shibboleth
"Then they would say to him, "Say now, 'Shibboleth.'" But he said, "Sibboleth," for he could not pronounce it correctly." (Judges 12:6) I have to confess that my interest in this Scripture was piqued after watching an episode of West Wing aptly named Shibboleth. In the episode, a boatload of Christians were discovered seeking asylum from persecution in America. The… Continue reading Shibboleth
Today we sailed on
Had Christopher Columbus not set sail, determined to seek new lands, who knows how long it would have taken for someone else to endeavour to do the same. Who knows how long the lands would have left undiscovered. Yet he did, and it was not plain sailing, there were trials, sickness and storms to endure.… Continue reading Today we sailed on
Accentuate the Positive
Some days are easy days to be a good day. Birthdays, Christmas, Holidays. Expectation is high that good things will happen. And inevitably they do, the day turns out good, exceptionally good with presents, cake, celebrations and the like. How could it not?! Then there are the days, you wake up full of energy (before the alarm even!), the sun… Continue reading Accentuate the Positive
If…then
Who can forget Susan Boyle stepping onto the stage of Britain's got Talent" and wowing the judges, audience and the world when she began singing. A person previously hidden, overlooked and right up to the moment she began to sing, looked at with derision and mocked. Recently I watched a few clips from the latest… Continue reading If…then
Be kind…to yourself
Last night at a conference, I was struck by the line in a song – ‘Your heart is kind.” Our God is a kind God. He treats us with kindness. He continually demonstrates kindness to us. How precious is your lovingkindness, O God! (Psalm 36:7) For His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth… Continue reading Be kind…to yourself
The Equilibrium of Cuddles
My 2 year old has a morning ritual. When he wakes up in the morning he comes and finds me for a morning cuddle. Whether I’m in the kitchen making school lunches, putting on a load of washing or blissfully still in bed myself, I stop what I am doing, gather him in my arms… Continue reading The Equilibrium of Cuddles
The soundtrack to your day
Sometimes when I enter a shop I am aware of the soundtrack being played. Sometimes it makes me head right out the door again as it interferes with the enjoyment of the shop or just generally grates on me. Other times the music seems to lull me into lingering in the shop and consequently spend… Continue reading The soundtrack to your day
Invisible
One of my favourite books as a child (and still is today) is The Little Prince. In it is one of my all time favourite quotes On ne voit bien qu'avec le Coeur. L'essential est invisible pour les yeux. One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye. What… Continue reading Invisible
Blue Skies & Lollipops 