The shadows of evening Fall silently Over our peaceful togetherness. And my heart Sings with joy Over the Blessings of this day. I give humble thanks To You, Lord of Life Lord of Love, Lord of Light. For I have shared A beautiful day, In a beautiful place With beautiful people. My love for them Grows deeper still Beyond words,...
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” Romans 8:5 (NIV) We often put our confidence in our flesh, forgetting...
If you follow me on my personal account, you will probably know that I love to destress by baking, gardening and Bible Journalling. I find that anything that is methodical and gives me the sense of “completion” helps me work through my anxiety and is...
Jesus, the son of God, came to this earth to serve us. Yet how many of us don’t want to serve others. We all want to be managers and CEO’s. We don’t want to do menial work. We want to be important. It’s funny, isn’t it? Our Creator doesn’t see...
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 In John 4, he outlines the...
A few months ago, I started a new study of the book of Romans. With my highlighters, sticky notes, washi tape and guided Bible Study at the ready, I was convinced that I was going to finally get around to finishing the book of Romans...
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”” Matthew 19:14 NIV It’s so easy to put God in a box. Take him out on Sunday’s. Put Him back in. Maybe a...
Have you ever been terrified of something? Your immediate reaction is to want to gain control. If I could have put my son in a bubble suit as a baby, I would have! I was not trusting God to care for him. I wanted to...
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings,becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my...
Dear Lord, as I come to the final days of this difficult year, I pray You will renew within me, a spirit of Godly Trust, As I prepare to meet the unknown challenges of the year Which lies before me now. Help me find courage in the face of...