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Overwhelmed
Comfort, Word of GodSometimes what life throws at us can overwhelm us. I think that this is an experience that probably all humans face some time or other.
Particularly when the unexpected happens, it can throw us in all directions. The emotional toll of such…
The Best
Inspiration, Word of GodWe often say 'The best is yet to come' but the fact is, this is absolutely true! Recently, my dear husband, Mike, went to be with the Lord. He had become a Christian in his twenties and was delivered from a life of drunkenness - an instant…
Grace
Diamonds, Encouragement, Word of GodJust a name? What's in a name? This, in my opinion is a beautiful name often given to girls! I know several ladies now that have the name 'Grace' including a treasured Auntie and they all seem to exude its meaning which is even more beautiful…
Christmas Time
Motivation, Seasonal messageSomehow, the time around Christmas is very special although sometimes fraught. I think that being out of routine and seeing so many of friends and family over such a short period can have a good effect although it can be an exhausting experience…
Something New
Inspiration, Word of GodWith Christmas coming round again, we can get too familiar with the events of that first Christmas. I know I can! Yes, a very special Baby was born in the most unusual of circumstances; yes there were angels involved; yes some humble shepherds…
Faith
Diamonds, Encouragement, Word of GodThis is a biggy! The very centre stone of the foundation picture that I received when embarking on this Diamond Books venture was 'faith'. I felt the Lord saying to me that from now on (then and onwards) 'faith' was to be central to my life.…
Meekness
Diamonds, EncouragementThis is not a word we use much in every day life but Jesus Christ was known to be meek. I thought it meant humble but it turns out that it means being brought into submission like a wild horse being trained - out of control at first but harnessed…
Truth
Diamonds, EncouragementWars have been fought and won or lost over what people believe to be true. Truth is something that is very important especially in daily living as individuals and in families and groups as well. When you know that someone is going to tell the…
Mercy
Comfort, DiamondsWith all the carnage in Paris and all the talk about revenge, I wonder what God thinks of it all.
One of the foundation stones that I was given in picture form when I first embarked on writing 'Diamond Books' was 'mercy'. I can be a judgmental…
Righteousness
Comfort, Diamonds, Word of GodIn the foundation picture that the Lord gave me at the start of this project, there were several unnamed stones for quite some time. The foundation picture consists of 9 stones, 4 of which have been already named and studied.
The next 3 stones…