There is something so poignant about the seasonal nature of life. In times of great joy, we do not want them to end, and in times of great sorrow, we imagine that they never will. But ultimately, the passage of time takes over, and the dark nights of winter give way to the warmth andContinue reading “Walking Out of Winter”
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When Hopes Are Dashed
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always dreamed big. Inspired by remarkable men and women in my family and by the stories of Scripture, I’ve always believed in a big God who uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. I’m an idealist and an eternal optimist. Rooted in God’s Word, I truly believe I canContinue reading “When Hopes Are Dashed”
God sees you
“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.” Psalm 139:1 – 3 A woman’s life is often one of unseen service, secret offerings,Continue reading “God sees you”
When you pray…
Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Psalm 116:2 (BSB) This is a simple entry into the series of foundational Christian principles. Prayer is such a powerful tool of the Christian life, yet is so often neglected. Writing this has reminded me of theContinue reading “When you pray…”
To All Who Would Come
“And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has said, even among the survivors whom the LORD calls”. Joel 2:32 (NIV) This piece is the first in a series that outlines key beliefs I hold aboutContinue reading “To All Who Would Come”
Arise, fair one
“My beloved speaks and says to me, ‘Arise, my love, my fair one,And come away. For behold, the winter is past,The rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth once again;The time for singing has come,And the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Song of Songs 2:10-16 AMP AContinue reading “Arise, fair one”
The Notion of Paradox
The power of ‘and’ If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I’m sharing some of the founding principles of my faith. Last week was all about the notion of the Good News being for anyone, not just those who seem ‘nice, good, or peaceful’. This week, in the second principle, it’s about the notion ofContinue reading “The Notion of Paradox”
Arise, fair one. 