Don’t be afraid of your tears
I’ve never really been much of a crier. That is, until recent years. I remember the first time I cried, and when I say cried, it was ugly. I was with a group of new friends at our home group…
It’s almost time: joyful in hope
Have you ever seen lilies before they open? They are rather unremarkable: one long green straight stem with several green leaves leading up to a long, often white and green, closed flower bud. Have you ever gifted someone flowers in…
Bam: Without Warning!
Originally posted June 1, 2014 How to handle the ‘without warning’ moments of life It happens to us all. ‘Without warning’ moments. Times when everything is proceeding smoothly according to plan. Suddenly. Without warning. Everything changes in an instant. The unexpected…
Firmly Anchored: Hope in Every Season of Life
Life can be wild. Does your life feel somewhat crazy right now? Or maybe you think everything is moving along just fine. Whatever your circumstance you will want to read on… Sometimes we face storms that threaten to capsize our…
Boldy Run to Your Father
Originally posted March 15, 2014 What a beautiful picture. A little girl running to her daddy holding nothing back and him eagerly calling her closer. I can just see the father leaning forward, sweeping his precious girl off her feet and together…
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.…
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…
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…