I am hearing of so many going through hard times of testing at the moment. It seems that we are overwhelmed by winds that hit in all directions and never seem to let up. My conviction that the Lord is allowing this in order to prepare His church for the times ahead. He is calling …
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Time to clear out all the junk that I have allowed into my life. YOU see the real ME.
Sep 21 in The Feasts
There are seven feasts mentioned in the Bible, the Spring feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, FirstFruits and Pentecost) and the Autumn Feasts (Trumpets, Atonement and Tabernacles). Each packed with symbolism, insights and meaning. The Feast of Trumpets starts on the Eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and runs for 10 days until Yom Kippur, …
Walking the dog early this morning he ran into a bramble bush, as he fought to free himself, it only curled further around his neck trapping him even more. ‘Stop! Let me! ‘ I shouted and to my astonishment he did! He stopped and quietly waited for me to untangle him from the branch of thorns. …
This is one of my favourite quotations, an excerpt from a book written by Martin Luther King called ‘strength to love’. ‘We visited the beautiful beach of Cape Comorin (called Land’s End) where the land of India comes to an end. Nothing stretches before you except the broad expanse of rolling waters. This beautiful spot is a …
You can’t save time, you can only invest it. Plan your day for if not, someone else will.
Jul 25 in General
My greatest complaint seems to always be that I just don’t have enough TIME! I remember writing this to a friend of mine, a highly successful businesswoman then in her 90’s. Her reply to me: ‘You are Spanish! You are just disorganized’ (I guess she was thinking about the ‘mañana, mañana’ attitude of ‘if you can do …
How do I see myself? Do I feel that I’m not good enough, not able, too weak? Maybe I feel fearful, that I’ve missed my opportunity, too ashamed, not worthy or forgotten. Or I’ve given up the fight for I’m just not strong enough, not wise enough? Feel too alone, too powerless, too stressed, weary and tired. The forces against …
The Word of God covers Science, History, Psychology, Geography, Religious doctrine and Humanity. It gives wisdom, hope, life and insight. It is an eternal book. “Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life…” John 6:68 9 – It is a sure and solid foundation that we can build and stand on, knowing that whatever …
I love the Bible because they are real stories of real people who made real mistakes and to whom we can relate to – also being imperfect. From every account we find that we are not alone, finding within its pages hope, direction and courage for the future. Through each life we learn of a good God …
Demand your rights : or Not ?
May 30 in The Word