The Oxygen of God

Holding our Breath The other day I was having coffee with a good friend and mentor, and she told me

The Puzzle of Belonging, Lessons from Zacchaeus

I have a friend who enjoys putting puzzles together. She’s incredible. She has the patience to finis

When Disappointment Strikes: Finding Hope in God’s Word

We’ve all been there. The job you thought was yours slips away. The marriage you prayed for falls ap

Interview with Author Sister K: “Blessed with Laughter: Journey to Seeing Her Eyes”

Works in Progress

I’m currently reading Judges and Matthew together as part of my scripture reading and yesterday it s

Be Nice

I remember one of my favorite things to say to my three older children when they were growing up was

Diversity in the Kingdom of God: A Beautiful Purpose for Heritage Day

Heritage Day in South Africa is one of my favourite times of the year. Streets and schools fill with

Book review: Waymaker by Ann Voskamp

“Life is hard, not because you’ve taken a wrong turn. Life is hard because this is the way of love –

Meeting God in Quiet and in Power

From Gentle Streams to Roaring Seas I once overheard a friend of mine say something so moving to her

Book review: Battlefield of the Mind

If you’ve never read Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer, you need to! This book is a must for an

The Great Schism: When What We Believe About God Doesn’t Match What We Experience

There’s a kind of inner split that few Christians talk about openly, but many of us feel at some poi

One scripture completely changed our personal finances

It took my husband and I months and maybe years to get this right. Finances are a mammoth adult resp

He: The One Who Comes To Save

“Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will

Where Does the Buck Stop?

Recently, my husband tried to purchase a couple of groceries using cash as he had left his wallet co

Carry Your Saltshaker: Lessons from Finnish Kitchens to African Spice Markets

While I enjoy experimenting with different seasonings and flavors, I’ll admit that my taste probably

The Table: A Poem

A poem about the grace of communion:   Come, sit at the table, my friend I have something to te

Book Review: Fasting by Jentzen Franklin | Opening the door to a deeper, more intimate, more powerful relationship with God

Jentezen Franklin’s book, Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful

Faith Is Like Riding a Bicycle

We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV Sometimes the most ordinary moments carry the

He Will Come And Save You: Finding Courage and Comfort in Isaiah 35:4

Back in the 1990s, when personal circumstances became uncertain, a song by worship leader Bob Fitts,

Seeking Serenity by Trevor Hudson: Book Review

I was first introduced to the Serenity Prayer standing in a gift shop as a young girl and I remember

Broken Hallelujah: When God’s “No” Is Still His Goodness

The Testimonies We Don’t Always Tell Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s pu

Best Before

I’ve somehow gotten grouped into the “older” generation. It wasn’t that long ago that I was on the o

Blessed are the Merciful for they shall Obtain Mercy

Some scriptures require a bigger ‘meditation’ response than others. The beatitudes are so countercul

Blessed Are the Meek: Rethinking Strength in a Loud World

Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with a series of blessings, known as the Beatitudes – statement

When Love Looks Like Obedience: Learning to Love Beyond Familiarity

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44 NLT We live in a world

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Being the peacemaker isn’t always peaceful. As a former lay-counsellor who has always felt a calling

Blessings in the Shadows

There aren’t many dates that stick out in my memory. I remember the usual birthdates of my children,

Reflections on Palm Sunday

by Roxanne Goodchild With Palm Sunday approaching, I’ve been reflecting on what this moment mu

Story Threads: Christian Fiction Writers’ Workshop

This month Cup of Faith hosted our first ever fiction writing workshop! As a blog that aims to encou

From Overwhelmed to Overcoming: Dealing with Anxiety in Everyday Life

I have a confession to make: I never used to think of myself as an anxious person. Maybe because of