(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) 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
In the last five months, we have had the privilege and joy of traversing the path of parenthood. As with every new season, we look forward to experiencing new joys and navigating new challenges. . . . Seasons past, seasons to come The family of God is an incredible household to observe. Within … More 6 Years: Treasured Seasons
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) A gift is given joyfully, with no expectation of repayment. This year, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love upon our baby girl, and by the generosity of those wanting to bless our family. As I think about all the hand-me downs, encouragement … More Unrepayable
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) It is three in the morning, and you wake to cooing and gurgling from the bassinet beside you. Amidst the cycles of feeding, sleeping, nappy changes, cuddles and the occasional household chore, where does a tired mama find faith? . . . A journey … More Faith for the tired mama
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) What is it like to carry the life and light of Christ within us? I think about my pregnancy, the nine months of carrying a growing life within me, treasuring the kicks and changes along the way. There were times of discomfort, but they pale … More Carrying Life
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) A pair of glasses can significantly change a life. The child, struggling at school, no longer falls behind in learning; the elderly man is able to read once again; a mosaic of blurry shapes and colours is restored to the sharp definition of traffic lights, … More Clarity in Vision
There are times when we will be seen, and times when what we do or experience will be unseen. I have come to understand there is a place for both of these things, and that the way God sees this is different from what we naturally perceive with our human eyes. 1 Samuel describes, “… … More Something hidden, something seen
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Instructional videos are everywhere. You can search the internet for DIYs and tutorials on almost anything nowadays; cooking, sewing, workout routines, painting. Some people follow the instructions meticulously, while others make their own adjustments to alter the finished product. New skills are learnt, ideas are … More Following the Painter
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