(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) Matt Redman’s song, Heart of Worship, begins with these lyrics: “When the music fadesAll is stripped awayAnd I simply come” As wonderful as life may be, we will all face challenges. The pain and the heartache that come with disability, tragedy, unmet dreams and … More Peace when all is stripped away
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) Our daughter will be starting at the early learning centre soon, and I have been nervous about the many changes this will involve; drop offs and pick ups, lunchbox packing and just the difference of not spending all day together. JJ Heller’s song, Learning … More Let go my child
(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
My husband and I have been nesting. Our house has been completely reorganised and everything is nicely tucked away from future baby’s curious hands (we think). For now, I can still hide that growing little bump, but in a few more weeks it will become more pronounced. Looking at maternity clothes, I realise that life … More Life Cannot Hide
Have you ever had to do something you felt unqualified for? You may have been thinking, “Why me?”, “Is this really ok?”, “What should I do?” When God asks us to do something, we can be confident that it will never be outside our capability because the God who made us knows exactly what we … More The Unqualified
If you were running away from God, where would you hide? Jonah chooses Tarshish, which scholars note to be the furthest place from where God had called Jonah to go. He found a ship, paid the fare and hopped on, intending to flee from the presence of God. The Bible is clear that God knew … More A Jonah Journey P2: Hideout on the Ship
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