Feb 01 in Just Follow ME
The past year has been a time of transition. What is transition? It is the period of time where you are changing from one state or condition to another. I have three daughters, all grown up and each forging their own path through life. My role as a parent is transitioning from a ‘do this’ …
Sep 26 in Come Aside
There are two reactions to stress: FIGHT or FLIGHT. Courage however only develops through enduring and facing our challenges. We will always need courage to do what is right. As R. Reagan said “there will never be a dark night that doesn’t end” therefore be strong and let your heart take courage. Thomas Aquinas said …
What do we know so far? Jesus was born under controversial circumstances, into a humble family and surrounded by drama. Warned of Herod’s intention to kill him, his family fled to Egypt years later returning to Nazareth (where he grew up) considered a place of disdain – “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” (John …
The Bible is a treasure chest full of new joys and hidden mysteries waiting to be deciphered for it runs like a circuit board masterfully interconnecting through each book and bringing new things to light; every path multifaceted as it leads you on a new and exciting journey of discovery, so simple once unravelled that …
Mar 07 in Just Follow ME
Looking at the period of time in which Jesus was born forces us to look back at the historical background before His arrival. Israel had pleaded for a King; they wanted to be as the surrounding nations. Saul was crowned the first King of Israel, followed 20 years later by King David (1000BC) and succeeded by …
Feb 07 in Just Follow ME
October has been a month of weddings, we have had the priviledge of being a part of three beautiful weddings and celebrated our own 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary. Love is in the air and so has been at the centre of my ‘pondering’. As I reflect on marriage … how do we know what real love …