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Shepherds- a story of seeing
The story of the shepherds in the Christmas story when Jesus was born appears like a random story. However when we ponder the story and look at the details, we find ourselves asking questions- why shepherds, how did they know which manger, is there a lesson for us. The shepherds were told to go see. What is it we need to see? Read on to find out more.
Joseph- a story of trust
Joseph- we don’t really read much of him in the Bible and after Jesus turns 12 there is no more mention of him. But the little bit of his story we read is centred on a trust in God, honourable to those around him and a willingness to do hard things. The story in the blog is fiction but I hope it gives you a small glimpse into what he may have experienced. Read on to find out more.
Mary – a story of faith
Hi how are you all today? Sorry this blog post is late. Last weekend I sang in choir on Saturday night for ...
Zacharias and Elizabeth- a story of promise
This Christmas I went to look at the people in that first Christmas story. What can they teach us about trust in God? The first story is a story of promise. The couple had waited a long time for a child and when God told them it would happen, did they believe? Read on to find out more at www.livingthelifegodintended.com
One day
Hi how are you all today? I am well and thankfully over my cold. I had a good week at work and this week will be ...
The way with words
Words- sounds that come out of our mouths that we don’t think much about. But what if words are more than sounds, feelings, facts etc. What if they have a higher purpose? Do our words even matter? What is it about words that we can use them to create or tear down. Read on to find out more about the way with words.
The importance of rest
Holidays are good for us. It is a time of rest and recharge. But are holidays something God wants us to do. Absolutely! God ordained feasts for the Israelites, a sabbath day of rest and a whole year of rest. Read on to find out more.
The simple life
A simple life- it is what we strive for but don’t know how to get. Maybe though you equate simple life with boring life. God never meant us to live a stressed out, busy and unfruitful life. So how can we live the simple life God wants to give us. Read on to find out more.
Coping or thriving
Are you coping with life or thriving in life? Do you think Jesus wants us coping or thriving? Is there a way to live an abundant life even in this fast paced world we all reside in. The answer is yes but it is going to take some adjustments. Are you ready to live a thriving life. Read on to find out more.
From this day forward
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the past or wanting to relive the good old days. In two years time, today is the good old days. It is time to start living forward and pressing towards the goal that God has specifically designed for you. It is going to take courage but you can do it. Read on to find out more.
Today is the day
Do you ever catch yourself being so stressed out because of worry? When you analyse that worry it is all to do with tomorrow? I want to encourage you to live in today. Today is the day that God made for you. It is time to live in the now. Read on to find out more.
Take Gods presence with you
That verse in Exodus where Moses makes the statement that if God doesn’t go with him, neither will he go. Is this your heart’s cry today or have we become complacent about God with us and God within us. In these days, we need God’s presence more than anything. Read on to find out more.
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