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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.  And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.  (Genesis 1:1-3) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Continue reading “Powerful Words”

In my bible study, one of the things I like to do when I come across a name is look up what it means.  I love that there is so much rich meaning to be unpacked at a deeper level.  For example, have you ever looked into the names of the different “ites” that theContinue reading ““I have called you by name, you are mine.””

This week I want to talk about one of the enemy’s tactics.  One of the ways he tries to disempower us or divide us is by tempting us to compare ourselves unfavourably.  I am constantly bumping up against this phenomenon in my life.  I understand how it sneaks in, but we are told in 2Continue reading “Breaking free”

I felt like this subject needed a part two and probably a part 3… Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths whichContinue reading “Free to be me!”

I wonder what images or situations it conjures up in your mind when you look at the photo.  It instantly reminded me of some vivid occasions in my life where I have felt on the outside looking in.  Like many of us probably, my first real experience of that was at school. I am notContinue reading “Let’s take our masks off!”

This week while I was on a walk, I passed a lady carrying her not particularly small dog which made me smile as it seemed to defeat the object of taking the dog for a walk.  It was a very white dog, and the path was particularly squelchy at that point so maybe she didn’tContinue reading “Are you bold and courageous?”

This week, I thought I would write about moving house.  I have heard people use the phrase “I’m in transition” several times over the last year or two. We often use this to indicate a time of particularly significant change and it often involves bigger life decisions. The truth is, as Christians, we are alwaysContinue reading “Adventures with God”

I have been pondering obedience for a while so there may end up being more than one post on the subject.  Just before New Year, God asked me a question.  Out of the blue, while I was pottering in the kitchen, I heard the question, “Are you willing to be criticised?”  Not tortured.  Not putContinue reading “Whose opinion matters most?”

A year ago, God gave me a car.  It was a much better car than I would ever have bought, much newer, and has been the source of many conversations with God but the one I want to focus on today is my conversation with Him about whether to keep it! My normal cars haveContinue reading “Don’t Shrink Back”

Over a week since I last posted, and I need to update you.  Mum died, peacefully, the evening after my last post.  Thanks to the grace of God, Dad and I were both able to be with her at the time, still praying over her, holding her hands, as she went to be with herContinue reading “Peace and joy”