All-seeing God
Comfort, Word of GodHow we like to hide and wear a mask before others. Can we do this with God? He is the All-seeing God and nothing escapes his gaze (see Psalm 139 in the Bible). Hence, our need as humans to fear God and be in awe of him, continually.
I sometimes…
Out of Order
Encouragement, News, Word of GodHave you been this way? Is your home like this? Does your life feel frenzidly (I think that's a new word as from now!) out of control? I've certainly been there! It doesn't feel good and is not at all honouring to God either.
The book of…
The Greatest Story Ever Retold
Diamonds, Encouragement, Word of GodSo read the cover of the Daily Mail Christmas TV guide in the UK. They've certainly got that right! The animation of this happens on Christmas Eve on BBC 1 at 4 15pm for all the family.
I read yesterday in the Bible that when the angel addressed…
Christmas Buildup
Encouragement, Seasonal message, Word of GodChristmas hype can start in August (in the UK) but the real problems begin when shops target their wares subtly. All the advertising with billboards, TV advertisements, leaflets and folk showing their products can be in one's face but at least…
Wisdom – 8 ways
Motivation, Word of GodKing Solomon asked God for wisdom and he got a lot more than that! He was given riches and long life, too! That's how God is - generous, kind and surprising!
In this stressful climate that we live in, how we need wisdom to operate in balance,…
Congratulations!
Encouragement, Motivation, Word of GodCongratulations to all you parents who are doing the most important job of all. It might not seem very glamorous or feel very wonderful but the day to day work that you do is amazingly valuable.
We were active parents for nearly 5 years to…
Trust
Comfort, Encouragement, Word of GodHow can we trust people? How do we trust God? There is no easy answer but to do it anyway! (Eating is in the doing!)
The wonderful thing about God is that he can be trusted as he has a proven track record. He spoke through men (and women)…
Stumbling
Encouragement, Inspiration, Word of GodHave you ever stumbled in the dark? It's quite scary and gets us out of balance and we perceive strange things sometimes yet when, as Christians, we stumble it can be quite different.
God is the master picker up of us. It's not a problem…
Exhausted
Inspiration, Word of GodThis was me yesterday! Had a whole day of rest and then wondered how to avoid this again. I've been going at quite a pace as we probably all do at different times. How I need the balance of recreation and fun and time off work to recuperate…
Being Gullible
Motivation, Word of GodI'm gullible and an open book so often but how I need to be discerning and hold back more wisely. I so easily believe what people say but then one can be taken in by liars or deceptive folk who want to lead others astray or even by sincere people…