This year we are attempting to do some Lent devotions as a family when possible. It is a somewhat stumbling effort, but the kids do seem to like it and even our three-year-old is getting the idea, or at least … Continue reading
There are times in my Christian life when I feel like a dried up old leaf, devoid of life. Fortunately a friend reminded me of the promises which we have both clung to over the years. Promises of being made … Continue reading
God sets the limits for all things. He sets limits for the sea so it does not encroach upon the land. He sets the times and seasons, He determines the orbits of stars and planets. He sets the length of … Continue reading
It is 5 minute Friday in which I write feverishly for five short minutes, find a picture to fit my story and then post without reworking and rewording the entire thing before being brave enough to publish! This week the prompt is brave. … Continue reading
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us. (1 John 4:18-19 ESV) Continuing … Continue reading
It is 5 minute Friday in which I write feverishly for five short minutes, find a picture to fit my story and then post without reworking and rewording the entire thing before being brave enough to publish! This week the prompt is empty, … Continue reading
Until now I have never really celebrated Lent. I have been a Christian for over 20 years but the richness of this season has been unknown to me. In recent years the desire to cultivate meaningful family traditions for my children … Continue reading
Another biblical exhortation to not fear. This one is also from Genesis (I will jump into the New Testament also), when Hagar was sent away by Sarah and is convinced both her and Ishmael will perish in the desert. What troubles … Continue reading
It is 5 minute Friday, and this week’s prompt is Ache. I had gotten into the habit of says “easy peasy” but with this prompt and what is on my heart this 5 minutes could seem very long. Just to reassure folks, what I … Continue reading
Have you ever wanted to change the world? I know an ‘apprentice world-changer‘ who is taking positive steps to do just that. After creating an award winning film about shopping responsibly, Susan Wardell recruited her friends to put the philosophy into practice. … Continue reading
In this book Daniel Walker describes how sex abuse of children sucks their souls out leaving an empty body – like J.K. Rowlings Dementors but even more terrifying because it is not make believe. Every man who has battled lust should read this book and fight that demon sin with renewed vigour as a result. Sex trafficking is a many-headed monster but we must fight it on all fronts. Continue reading
Looking at the gritty mess of life, do I have the determination to keep striding towards the destiny held out to me in Christ or will I shrink back because it all seems to hard or painful? Continue reading
I did not grow up in a Christian home. The number of times I went inside a church as a child can be counted on one hand and although my Mum did make some early attempts to teach my older … Continue reading
Imagine spending thirty years of your life intensely focussed on what you are convinced is your entire purpose for being. The enormity of the task sometimes causes you to quiver and seriously doubt yourself, can you really pull it off? … Continue reading
After a couple of weeks working nights, I am back on normal time and blogging again, kicking off with 5 minute Friday. The task – write for 5 minutes based on the prompt delight: Delight yourself in the LORD, and he … Continue reading
