All is Well

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Even when setbacks come and disappointments trouble us, God has a plan. We are required in everything to give thanks for this is God's will for us (1 Thessalonians 5:18). We are to give thanks which often requires a sacrifice as we may not feel…

A New Season

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As well as it being summer, something drastic happened to me. A month ago today my husband died unexpectedly - not really dead as I am sure he has gone to be with Jesus in the home prepared for him - his real home forever. He had aggressive…

God’s Powerful Word

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"In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word was with God, and the Word was God." So says John 1:1 in the Good News Bible. The word is written but the word is also a person, Jesus Christ. Both are incredibly powerful. Recently, I…

The Love that will not let me go

Delays! delays! That's the story of my life at present, waiting for my dear husband's CT scan to be taken together with lots of things in the home going wrong and waiting to be mended. It has been a very challenging fortnight. Mike, my dear…

There’s a Hole in my Bucket!

I discovered a hole in my bucket yesterday. Circumstances were overwhelming and I chose to go with my feelings which at the best of times are not accurate in gauging the truth about a situation. For years, I kept falling through the hole…

Who can I trust?

In today's world it's very hard to know. However, there is a litmus test that helps us and we can find wisdom to know this. We all let each other down as people as we have that tendency of thinking about me and doing things our own way and…

Gracious, Graceful or Grateful?

Am I gracious or graceful or even grateful! When growing up, I remember I used to get so confused with so many similar sounding words e.g. consternation, constellation and constipation or flattery, factory and facsimile. Of course, I used to…

Foundation

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Have you got a foundation? Do you wear a foundation?! Does it cover up the real you? Does a foundation matter? Is it essential? Do you want a priceless foundation that is solid and will take you through any challenges and pressures life throws…

At a Glance!

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What do you see when you glance at the Bible? A dusty book, something that is irrelevant or an exciting adventure story? All can be true but it is only when we get to know the Author of this amazing book that we realise that it is a love letter…

Troubleshooting

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When difficulties come, do you troubleshoot? Are you like me and like others to solve things for you?  I like to complete  and finish things but, when it comes to solving a problem, I think I'm lazy or can't be bothered. I'd like to learn…