Eden is a name of emotion – beauty beyond our understanding, sin with roots and consequence entrenched in man’s being, fear of the Lord, and fervent desire for His presence. The breath of Eden radiates intimacy, curiosity, consequence, and yet promise. You can almost hear God weeping as man is exiled from His garden, and … More Envisioning Eden
Can we change God’s mind? The Bible tells us that God is all-knowing, that He has plans, and that He does not change His mind. Yet, it also tells us that prayer moves God’s heart. What kind of impact does prayer have, and how does God work in it? I think three things are important … More Take it to the Lord in Prayer P2: Perseverance in Faith
“Persistence”, “perseverance”, “giving it to God”, “peace” – what does it mean to cast all your cares upon the Lord? Does giving it up to God mean we just leave it and don’t think about it anymore? Can we have peace while still persevering in intercession? I felt the Lord highlight that the issue is … More Take it to the Lord in Prayer P1: Communication with God
Easter almost passed me by this year. I was just off night shifts, back to days, worked on Good Friday, and had a 12-hour shift on Saturday. It was a good week and I enjoyed work, but I was also tired, and I got more exhausted toward the end of the week. I was involved … More I remember.
People are afraid of being left alone. Driving to work the other night, I was struck by just how far the enemy’s arrows of loneliness have penetrated our hearts! It is a stealthy arrow whose initial strike is often undiscerned. It poisons hearts with fear of man and sucks them dry of true identity. It … More Extinguishing the Arrow of Loneliness P1: We are made to be relational
A dream scurried past the little boy, and he turned to catch up with it. It was like a flash of sun with the fragrance of woodland park, and a faint impression of fun-filled laughter. He raced along through darkened mist, but it did not frighten him. All along, He could see the glow of … More The Timekeeper
I was catching up with a friend one afternoon when I noticed people taking bunches of flowers from outside a closed florist. “They leave the old flowers out for people to take,” my friend explained. We went over to take a look, and the woman scavenging through the flower bunches gave us some advice. “You … More Shaken.
Order – is it a restrictive barrier imposed upon our lives, or could it actually help grow our faith in Christ? The Pharisees were criticised for investing in rules, rather than relationship, and many people have died tragic deaths in cults ruled by overbearing leaders who claimed spiritual privilege. In the face of all this, … More The Godliness in Order
Valentine’s Day has come and gone for the year. Hubby and I have been working odd shifts but we found time to have a dinner, walk and prayer outing. On the day itself, we each prepared a little surprise – one is blooming beautifully in a vase, the other we are still completing. I love … More Dating Jesus
Daniel’s visions make an interesting topic of discussion. If you were to google them, you would find a plethora for diagrams, descriptions and lectures on what they mean, how they were fulfilled and with whom, where or when they correspond. There are many people who have spent much time studying the historical nuances of these … More Friends of Faith P5: An Honest Conversation
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