. . . Some moments are too special to share, but they influence our hearts and lives most significantly. As we celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary, I am all the more aware of the intimacy we have within our family relationships, and the intimacy we enjoy in relationship with Christ. As we experience joy in … More 7 Years: Secret Intimacy
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) The gift of free will is powerful, and the strength of human willpower has been demonstrated many times throughout history. Yet, willpower alone cannot accomplish everything. Where willpower wanes, we see a need for something beyond human strength. Hope; and it is hope in … More Beyond Willpower
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Alicia Britt Chole’s book, “Anonymous: Jesus’ hidden years and yours…”, references a story about a boy who eagerly desires a part in the school play. He auditions but does not get a role. Yet, to his parents’ surprise, the boy is not disheartened by … More Chosen to Cheer
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Our first year of parenthood has been exciting, challenging and full of wonderful memories. We have learnt to be adaptable, flexible and to embrace change and new skills. The journey continues, and I am encouraged that God knows what lies ahead and will lead … More Growing through Parenthood
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Situations beyond our control, words spoken that cannot be taken back, regrets, worries, unfulfilled dreams. People joke about going through “quarter-life” and “mid-life” crises, but for many people these really are sobering times when regret and fear can wreck havoc. They are times when … More A New Day
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Pride and selfishness wear many disguises. Sometimes they take the spotlight, but often they express a more subtle influence. In Isaiah chapter 66, verse 2, the Lord says that He looks on those who have a “humble and contrite spirit” and who tremble at … More Conquering Selfishness
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) “God sent them to earth with a purpose.” In 2009, South Korean pastor Lee Jong Rak and his wife Chun-ja created a drop box where anonymous mothers could leave their babies to be cared for by others. Many of these women were teenagers, victims … More A Greater Purpose
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Words are everywhere. We speak them, write them, study and learn them. They help us to communicate with each other, understand concepts and express ourselves. Words are valuable. . . . A word over our lives God speaks purpose and life-filled words over … More Valuable word
We are in the midst of a pandemic. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, people are facing a multitude of decisions affecting lifestyle, work and economics. How do we pray, and how do we respond during such a time? Esther and Joseph found themselves facing crises in their countries. Both were used by God to … More In such a time as this (COVID-19 Pandemic)
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) A war wages constantly in heart, mind and spirit; a battle where strength and will fall quickly to the power of hope and faith. Surrender here does not mean failure. A classic children’s song declares: “I may never match in the infantry, Ride in the … More I’m in the Lord’s Army
