Have you ever had the lyrics of a song get caught in your mind and you find yourself singing them over and over and hard to get rid of? Recently I've been captivated by two lines from "Jamie's Song" by Kristene Mueller. "She's a sparkle in her Father's eye, Kind of like the moon tonight."… Continue reading Sparkle in your Father’s eyes
Tag: Jesus
Don’t Compare
The Casting Vote
Sometimes during a National Election it is hard to think that your vote counts, that your vote can make a difference amongst millions of others. And funnily enough for me there are many times that my husband I cancel each other out as we vote for different political parties! (Even the more motivation to ensure that I… Continue reading The Casting Vote
Do it afraid
I've been enjoying the last of the Summer holiday with my boys. We have gone on adventures, explored new places - beaches, playgrounds, swimming pools. I have watched the boys stretch themselves that little bit further each day - climbing the rock wall a little higher than last time, being braver and going out in… Continue reading Do it afraid
Be You!
Marianne Williamson wrote this “We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of GOD. Your playing small does not serve the World. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel unsure around you. We were born… Continue reading Be You!
Love Actually
"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy,… Continue reading Love Actually
Unexpected
Unexpected. I like that word. It makes me think of surprises, blessings, joy. So much of our lives is planned and purposed, but there should always be room for the unexpected. Last night my husband and I had an unexpected night out without the kids. Children had ended up going in different directions to stay… Continue reading Unexpected
The Eye of the Storm
New Zealand has been experiencing a major storm this week. Gale force winds of up to 120kms per hour were predicted. Not sure how severe that is but 120kms per hour on our roads is well above the speed limit! It was windy enough to leave houses without power and to fell trees. A glance outside of my… Continue reading The Eye of the Storm
Blue Skies & Lollipops 