There wasn't much about this horse to distinguish itself from others. He was rather nondescript. An ordinary racehorse. Yet in 1973 this horse named Secretariat came out of obscurity to win three main races known as the Triple Crown. Setting new track records in winning these races, he became one of the greatest race horses of all time. At one of… Continue reading The Heart of a Champion
Soul Talk
If you've ever found you're talking to yourself then you are in good company. A read of the Psalms and you'll find references to King David speaking to his soul. But while I might have caught myself mumbling about the need for a coffee or questioning myself as to why did I walk into this room, King David… Continue reading Soul Talk
I declare
"I declare I will choose faith over fear. I will meditate on what is positive and what is good about my situation. I will use my energy not to worry but to believe. Fear had no part in my life. I will not dwell on negative, discouraging thoughts. My mind is set on what God… Continue reading I declare
Be Brave.
Some days are hard, scary even and they can certainly be overwhelming. It's on days like these that we need to put our big girl pants on and be brave. But it is not something that we need to do alone or are even expected to do alone. God is in control and He is always by… Continue reading Be Brave.
Soul Food
On a warm Autumn day I opened my front door to sunlight streaming in and three beautiful women laden with baking, meals and gifts plus steaming hot coffee standing outside. Ahhh food for the body and nourishment for the soul for this mother with her newborn! We're called to be a light to the world… Continue reading Soul Food
Faith
The first time ever I saw your face… {Mother’s Day}
It was time for our ultrasound of our baby at 20 weeks. I remember our excitement about being able to see this baby. Even more excited as advancements in technology from when we were last expecting meant that we would be able to see the baby in 3d. No longer just the grainy black and white… Continue reading The first time ever I saw your face… {Mother’s Day}
Happy Socks
It's the middle of the night. I'm sitting up in my hospital room feeding my little chap. It's quiet on the ward. It's quieter outside. And it's easy to feel alone and overwhelmed. For one who likes to 'keep calm and carry on" I feel like I've lost the ability to do both. I press… Continue reading Happy Socks
Wisdom from the Servant Queen
"I know just how much I rely on my faith to guide me through the good times and the bad. Each day is a new beginning. I know the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all… Continue reading Wisdom from the Servant Queen
Daylight
The room was gloomy in the morning. Like a blanket the gloom slipped over me too. Everything felt dreary and depressing. The luminous colour of life had gone. Dullness left in its place. But then I opened the curtains and the early morning sun and light blazed in. The sunlight outside beckoning joy and life. Colour returned. I am… Continue reading Daylight
Blue Skies & Lollipops 