Fuelling Hope’s Fire: Embracing the Wait
How many times a day do you hope for something? We all hope: I hope I will get the job of my dreams. I hope I will own a nice house. I hope my child will sleep through the night.…
Sarah
Dare to Hope: A Challenge in the Face of Difficulty
Originally posted March 2, 2014 Have you ever been dared by anyone before? Maybe it was to do something crazy like eat a whole chilli or perhaps it was an embarrassing dare. The idea of a dare is for someone…
Cracks Don’t Cancel Your Crown: Knowing Your Value in God’s Eyes
Our dining room table: I loved it and I hated it all at once. It’s a great size, a lovely colour, but why oh why did the previous owner use paint that turns to chewing gum when you wipe the…
Oh God, I broke my child!
Originally posted June 4, 2014 Words are so important. My children thrive off my words. I praise them and they glow with pride. Equally my careless words, spoken in frustration, can destroy them. I did something wrong A few weeks ago I got angry…
Breakthrough: The Power of Faith-Filled Friends
Have you ever felt stuck, limited and as if things would never change? Perhaps your limitation was sickness, or trauma, or the pit of financial despair. Whatever your insurmountable mountain might be, it can be moved! Truly I tell you,…
Be Strong and Do It: Uncovering Your Calling in Christ
Do you ever wonder what God’s purpose is for your life? This morning, as I read 1 Chronicles 28, this question came to my mind: “What has He called you to do?” It’s not about what you think you should…
Release Kindness: A Ripple Effect of God’s Love
Imagine a world where kindness spreads like dandelion seeds, carried by the wind to take root and blossom everywhere. That’s the power we hold in our mouths – the power to choose to release kindness and create a ripple effect…
Conquering FOMO: Trusting in His Loving Kindness
Ever scroll through social media and feel like you’re missing out? We’ve all been there. That gnawing envy of someone else’s perfect vacation picture, their perfect body, their blissful life and the ache of “where did I go wrong?” swirling…
From Grumbling to Rejoicing: Growing Endurance
Do you ever get the feeling a journey is taking forever, only to realise before you know it you have reached your destination? This happened to me recently on a “long” drive I’d taken countless times before. This time,…
When All We See Is Weeds, He Sees Beauty
You are precious and honoured in my sight, and I love you. Isaiah 43:4 Have you ever stared at your garden, overwhelmed by the sight of weeds choking out your carefully planted flowers? Maybe you’ve felt the same way about…