Shepherd to hero, fugitive to king, greatly loved but also greatly disciplined, at peace and at war; this was the life of King David. It always amazes me to look at David’s life, marvel at the stressors he must have experienced, and yet see the joy and hope he maintained in God. Alongside David, Paul … More Could it be joy?
Happy New Year all! In the last week, I’ve had Keith Green’s song “Create in Me a Clean Heart” playing in my head, singing its way out on trips to and fro work, and even as we have prepared for holiday events. The lyrics, taken almost word for word from [Psalm 51:10-12], go like this: … More Renew a Right Spirit
Hands are amazing. They give, they receive, they create, they hurt, they heal, they bless, they comfort and they are ours. We are often reminded that we are “the hands and feet” of Christ, something taken from the passages that affirm us as the body of Christ, as His harvesters and as His workers. We … More Hand Out
In the gospels, there are many stories of Jesus healing people and performing miracles. So numerous are the accounts that the John tells us if they were all written, “even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written”. Some of Jesus’ miracles, however, are recorded in all the gospels and while … More Daughter, your faith
There is freedom in singleness, and there is freedom in marriage. There is freedom in the pursuit of God, and freedom in finding Him. This year, my husband and I celebrate three years of marriage and I find myself reflecting on freedom. In a world that values freedom for self, how does God’s freedom compare? … More Three Years in Freedom
In the bustling busyness and demanding deadlines of today’s society, there is something wondrous in not seeing the end. Faith is a journey, a life lived in wonder so vast it does not ever seem to find a definitive end. As [Hebrews 11:3] says, “By faith we understand that worlds were framed by the word … More Vast in Wonder
In the gospels, Jesus meets a rich young man who asks what he must do to have eternal life. Jesus tells him to give all that he has away and the young man walks away saddened. After a discussion with His disciples, Jesus says this: “But many who are first will be last, and the … More The First and the Last
This year has been a year of harvest. I love those times when God’s promises ripen and we get to taste the fruit of His faithfulness, our eyes opened to see His perfect plans worked out. This year has been filled with such fruits. While some ripened throughout the year, others had been ripening for … More Harvest.
Testimony is powerful. It is personal, precious and life changing. What happens when we speak out our testimonies? What impact do the testimonies of God have upon our lives, and how do we keep the testimonies of our God? Here are a few thoughts. Testimony gives us delight in God. Psalm 119 is filled … More A Touch of Testimony
Sometimes God has to catch my attention. I am running towards His kingdom – that “one thing”, that one hope, that one great desire found in the beauty of His face. Yet in my running, I get tired, distracted, busy and in some seasons, forgetful of the reason for my running. I am living “Martha”, … More The Pursuit
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