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Comfort
Comfort, News, Word of GodI've literally just heard that a dear friend's husband died sitting in his chair - most unexpectedly; news from another friend tells me that her neice has cancer of the cervix; another friend's only son dies of a brain aneurysm at 36 year of…
7 ways to Help Struggling Readers
Motivation, Word of GodI used to teach struggling readers in small groups in many schools up and down the UK. The one thing I noticed was that every struggling reader responded to PRAISE.It is so easy to say what is not right about their reading but the fact that…
Why?
Inspiration, Word of GodNow there's a question! Many young children love to say this word and many older ones too can be heard to say it in a derogatory way when they are asked to do something they don't wish to do.
Through the ages this word has been used to try…
Soaring
Prayer, Word of GodHere's a word that makes us look upwards! I immediately think of an eagle soaring through the air currents.Then, I think of the jet planes soaring above the clouds. I remember one day in London when it was a beautiful sunny day and I was admiring…
What’s grey? Who’s Gray?
Inspiration, Seasonal messageThis, you may say, is a mysterious title to start the New Year of 2017 off! I was on a walk yesterday and started to think about this colour grey and my family connections.
Here is England, we get quite a few grey days with little sun but…
Jesus – The Word?
Comfort, Seasonal messageWhat words - each packed with meaning!
Why is it that Jesus is so prominent at Christmas? If he was just a man, then why make such a fuss of him? People come and go. If a good prophet, why do the dates of history start as Anno Domini (AD)…
Listening?
Encouragement, Word of GodI'm probably one of the worst listeners in the world. I butt in to conversations and I get very opinionated and want to barge in and say my bit. God has a different way of operating which I have yet to learn and that is to listen more than I…
Miracles today!
Inspiration, Word of GodEach life is a miracle just considering the human brain alone, the most complicated computer of all! I often wonder when a child is born that so much is right with them when there could be so many abnormalities in anyone born. The majority thankfully…
4 reasons why we Create
Inspiration, Word of GodSometimes, we can create a din or a mess or trouble, but I believe we have more creativity to offer for several reasons.
I strongly believe that we each have the DNA of the Creator that made us, passed on from previous generations right…
A Box of Chocolates
Encouragement, Word of GodAt the beginning of the 'Forrest Gump' film, Tom Hanks (as Forrest Gump) states that life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what's going to be in it! However, with God, all the surprises and disappointments can be turned to good and…