My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, 4 If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; … More A Charge and a Reward (Proverbs 2:1-5)
Proverbs 30 contains the wisdom of Agur, son of Jakeh. I find his words very interesting and they read as if he were just pensively reflecting about the things he has observed on the earth. He finds a number of illustrations to remind him of God’s glory, of His majesty, of His remarkable creativity, of … More Four Little Creatures of Wisdom
When we first felt the Lord whisper hints of a new season, we were not too sure exactly what that would entail. Each one in our family shared their little snippets of instruction from the Lord, and we eventually ended up at our current church. In the last two years at this church, we have … More Let the Winds Blow
In our marriage, we have found that there is wisdom to be learnt in the stewardship of finances. I veer towards the motto of: Give generously, and God will provide. On the positive side, this comes from a heart of generosity and trusting in God. I genuinely trust that God will provide things, or the … More Wisdom in Generosity
Chapter 5 is the final chapter in the book of 1 Peter. In the last 5 sessions of this series on 1 Peter, we meditated on the reward of Christ, holiness, love, submission and suffering. In this last chapter, we have a final word to bring it all together in the context of the church … More 1 Peter P6 – Leadership and Submission to God
The walls of my room are getting a little make-over. I have been taking down what has accumulated of many years spent snuggling up in blankets, early morning sketches, and middle of the night revelations. The walls have the usual postcards and photos, but there are also many drawings. I’m not the best artist (hence … More Insight – Identity, Anger and Prophesy
Back in the days of the Constantine’s Roman Empire, martyrdom was held in high regard. Persecution of Christians was widespread, yet the thrill of martyrdom swept through the community. Some Christians began actively seeking out martyrdom, deeming it to be a glorious prize. They demanded to be killed and some even committed various acts of … More 1 Peter P5 – Suffering in the Right Perspective
Submission – the word inspires varied perceptions amongst people. For some, it represents weakness before a more dominant or confident person. For others, submission is beautiful, a mark of wisdom and strength. The views are contrary but key lies in who, or what we perceive our submission to be to. A coerced submission is oppression, … More 1 Peter P4 – The Strength of Submission
This weekend, my husband and I attended a health update conference. The last speaker spoke about relationships, giving advice about how we could counsel our patients towards lasting relationships and marriages. In the last three weeks, our church has been going through principles for a healthy marriage. There is a large industry committed to relationship … More “I do” to who?
I love fellowship – I love hearing people share their testimonies, I love worshipping and praying together with others, I love sharing my own experiences of God. I love my own quiet times with the Lord, and there are things He says which are not for sharing. However, there are many revelations of God or … More 1 Peter P3 – Love in the Bigger Picture
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