My boys love superheroes. If you ask them what they want to be when they grow up, a superhero is often listed amongst the other, well, more ordinary careers. For them the good guy always wins and the bad guys loses. (And yes if you ask them who the best superhero is their answer is Jesus!) It's one… Continue reading Brave.
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School’s Out!
3pm. The school bell rings and children explode out of their classrooms headed for home. The school day is done. It's a strong demarcation to their day. For most of us though we live without the clear delineation of work and rest. The work emails demanding attention can continue to come long after we have left… Continue reading School’s Out!
Paradox
I stood at the door, baby in arms, seeing off my visitors. The closing conversation was of me telling them how blessed I was with my little chap. He's sleeping through the night, easy to wind and a dream to settle. All in all he's a little honey that I so love and enjoy. But as… Continue reading Paradox
It is well
In the 19th Century, Horatio Spafford received what must have been the most chilling and devastating telegram from his wife - "Saved alone." Caught in a shipwreck all four of his daughters had drowned, his wife alone surviving. Journeying to meet up with her, his ship sailed past the place where his daughters had perished. Yet in this time and… Continue reading It is well
Aftermath
Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart." (Psalm 5:1-3) There is a before and there is an after in my life. A demarcation point if you like. In the before I lifted up my voice in worship, drawing near to… Continue reading Aftermath
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
Blue Skies & Lollipops 