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- 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.
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
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.
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.
Looking around our current world seems scary. There are so many bad things happening. So how do we ground ourself and remind ourselves that God is with us? What tangible things can we notice every day to help us remember that God is with us? A verse in Genesis reminds us. Read on to find out more.
Living in freedom- when we think of this we often look at external circumstances. But God is more interested in our inside life- our thoughts, feelings and emotions. It is in this space we do most of our comparison checks with others, either good or bad. Find out by reading on how this puts us in bondage and how we can be freed from it.
Too many of us are sitting around waiting for God. What are we waiting for exactly? A neon light, a chorus of angels, a sign or maybe just someone to notice us. But Jesus has already told us what to do- go! It is time to take action to shine for Jesus like never before. How? Read on to find out more.
In our Christian walk, we can sometimes become complacent. We can lose our fear and wonder of God and what Jesus did for us. My question is- would we live differently if we remembered our life before Jesus and compared it to now? I can’t remember a time without Him but I need to. Find out the reason by reading on.
Some of the things that God asks us to do seem weird or impossible. That is because His way of doing things is higher than our ways. When we become a Christian we now live in Gods kingdom and the ways that He does things are so different from ours. So how do we operate our lives Gods way. Read on to find out more.
Hearing from God sometimes seems impossible to do. Most times it is because we are trying to hear from God in a way He is not speaking to us. Each of us hears from God uniquely and not the same way. We are not robots but unique sons and daughters of God. Read on to see some of the different ways that God can speak to you.
There has never been a more important time in history to strap on our armour and fight. I am not talking about a physical fight but a spiritual one. We need to more than ever be intentional about standing and fighting the fight of faith. Gods Word is under attack and it is up to us to stand. Will you stand with me? Read on to find out more.
