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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Do you often go on your roof? To get on the roof of our house it would be quite an achievement, not to mention thoroughly entertaining for anyone passing by. I can honestly say I have never been on our…