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Help!

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What do I do when I need help? Binge, cry, shout, work out a plan, share about it with a friend or simply pray. I've done all these things but I find that when I can stop and pray, I can then be more at peace and see the answer coming. If I…

Overwhelmed

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Sometimes 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…

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…

Be still and know

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I'm blessed with this comforting verse from Psalm 46:10 of the Bible. The New Century version says: "Be quiet and know that I am God. I will be supreme over the nations; I will be supreme in the earth." It's jolly hard to be still and quiet…

Cramming

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Are you, like me, cramming as much into life as possible? I've always had this tendency but sometimes it feels like putting gallons of water into a pint glass (yes, I'm of the old school that still doesn't recognise these in metric) . Somehow…

Resting

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I'm not so good at this but have asked the Lord to teach me. He wants us in balance and we're of no use to him if we are burnt out. The Bible clearly teaches us that we are to cease our own works and do his.  Then we can enter into his rest…

Engagement

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Are you married? Are you hoping to get married? Are you engaged? All are life changing questions. Can children experience engagement in a different way? Can they engage with God? I believe so and more importantly God has made provision for…

New Beginnings

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God makes all things new - so we are told in the book of Revelation that looks ahead to a great future of splendour and beauty and peace and rest - but what about today? Every day is new and a creative gift from Father God. Every sky is…