And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.” And he replied: “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a… Continue reading The Gate of the Year
Walking on Water
His faith got him out of the boat. Walking towards Jesus. Jesus had called and he had responded. In the middle of a storm, on a rough and stormy sea, Peter walked on water. This was no glassy sea, no serene introduction to an act of faith. This was walking on water in a tempest.… Continue reading Walking on Water
Making Space – {Lent}
During the season of Lent, it's tradition to "give up" something. To fast from a particular food or activity. Coffee perhaps (eek!)? Maybe a favourite television programme or hobby. It's about making space, making more room for God in our sometimes cluttered lives. The focus isn't on what we're giving up but what we're making room for.… Continue reading Making Space – {Lent}
Put your hand in the hand – {Lent}
Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the waters Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea Unexpectedly, during Church, the song "Put your hand in the hand" dropped into my mind. A song I haven't heard or sung for many years. But as I began to sing… Continue reading Put your hand in the hand – {Lent}
The Wibbly Wobblies
The wibbly wobblies is what a friend of mine calls them. Those moments when you confidence and faith gets a little shaky. When you're standing in faith for breakthrough, healing or a miracle and it seems that you’ve stepped a little to close to the edge of a cliff and if you’re not careful you’ll fall off. It’s… Continue reading The Wibbly Wobblies
Life
The Battlefield
I have much respect for the Late Lady Margaret Thatcher. She was quite the one to deal with naysayers (and journalists for that matter!). I recently read a quote of hers - "you might have to fight a battle more than once to win it." I'm not sure as to what political context it fitted… Continue reading The Battlefield
King of My Heart
Sometimes in worship, a song can completely undo you. It's as if the quiet and secret meditations of your heart are articulated, transformed into music and song. Suddenly you find youself singing words that match your heartbeat and you feel the breath of Heaven, the touch of God upon you. The King of my Heart was just… Continue reading King of My Heart
Whose side are you leaning on?
There's a Children's Church song that's been on repeat in my head for several days now! It starts with the question "Whose side are you leaning on?" The response is "I'm leaning on the Lord's side." Good question to ask oneself! Are we leaning, dependent, trusting on the Lord? Are we leaning on the Lord's side or… Continue reading Whose side are you leaning on?
Blue Skies & Lollipops 