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…
Anxiety, more than just a feeling: unmasking the enemy
We’ve probably all felt it. The blood that suddenly rushes throughout your body when your mind tells you there is impending doom. The sense of nervousness and racing thoughts about what might lie just ahead. Yes, anxiety. But since when…
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…
Unleash the Power of Praise: Sing to a Radical Sound
Originally posted June 10, 2014 The words we sing and speak are so important. But I have discovered so is the melody… There is something so powerful about music Psalm 22 is a song of David. It begins with these words:…
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.…
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,…
From Whispers to Loud Cries: Trusting God’s Guidance
Have you ever longed for clear direction in your life? A message, a whisper, a prophetic word that cuts through the noise and uncertainty? Our Heavenly Father loves speaking to us and guiding us. Call to me and I will…
From Doubt to Worship: “Wow!” not “How?”
Many of us have moments in our life when we find ourselves in disbelief, questioning the reality around us. It often happens when we encounter something beyond our comprehension, something divine. This blog post is about such a journey, a…