| Guest Writer – JD | I have so many questions nowadays. When I was small, a simple yes or no would suffice from my parents. As a teen, I felt so confident in my knowledge of the world but so unconfident as a person. And as I grew, I found myself as a person … More Questions
A shield is only effective when it is held in place. Away from its bearer, it offers no protection. [Ephesians 6:16] says: “… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.” We have a responsibility to take up our Shield … More Ephesians 6: Shield of Faith
Warriors prepare with waisted truth, breastplates shining with the Son’s righteousness, feet ready to go where He calls. Their shields of faith are held high, their swords signal truth, and upon their heads, salvation marks them safe. The armour of God keeps His people focussed, alert and yet refreshed to run, declare, defend and rejoice … More Ephesians 6: Helmet of Salvation
There is alot of shame in our world – it is that uncomfortable feeling of being singled out or humiliated, a lack of confidence or assurance, a fear of retribution. Despite life’s hurdles, we can live unashamed and confident of the testimony we have in Christ. It won’t always be easy, but we have the … More Unashamed.
My Father, and yours, Of the nations and shores; Who made all things beautiful, Whose standard is more. More life in abundance, More joy overflowed In His dance of deliverance, When death bowed down low. A ring to remember That His way is better; A cloak to conceal Wounds that grace will heal. No orphans … More My Father (poem)
The scope of creativity, discovery, and learning that defines the human race seems to know no end. We are forever changing society, moving forward with technology, debating opinions. This is not a new age trend, but something that has been happening all through the ages. The Book of Acts documents a number of debates Paul, … More Think Beyond
“Not my will but Yours.” This is my desire – to walk in step with the Spirit and be attentive to the leading of Christ. Yet even in our relationship with God, there is a degree of give and take, a Tug-O-War of sorts. It shows us our strength and weakness, it shows us the … More Tug-O-War: Pulled into Christ
Those little phrases – “Everything is meaningless”, “He has made everything beautiful in its time”, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken”. Six weeks of spending time in the book of Ecclesiastes has really changed my understanding of it. At first, I thought of Solomon in all his wisdom, a king imparting his … More Ecclesiastes P6: The Point of Ecclesiastes
God takes our unfulfilled desires and transforms them in His joy. He hears, He answers and He blesses beyond what we can imagine. Hannah was a woman who experienced disappointment and hurt, but saw God come through for her in an amazing way. She asked for a baby, and God gave her more. He opened … More H A N N A H
The word “ecclesiastes” translates as “gatherer, teacher, preacher”. It is a book of the Bible I seem to appreciate more as I grow older. Perhaps it is the reflective nature of the author, perhaps the fact that as I experience more of life, I experience more of what Ecclesiastes describes. In any case, I feel … More Ecclesiastes P1: Who will remember?
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