Last time we talked about building the foundations and how we need to build a strong foundation. This time we are going to talk about how to build those good walls around our lives. Remember 2020 is the year of restoration. So how do we build those walls and what do we build those walls with. Read on to find out more.
When I was reflecting on 2019, God penned these words through me - 2020 - the year of restoration. Have there been things in your life that need to be restored? Maybe it’s your finances, your kids lives, your health, your home or your nation. This is the year to be expectant for God to move. So get ready for the journey by reading more here.
The wise men visited Jesus after He was born. They had a journey to go in that wouldn’t have been easy. They followed the star of Jesus. We know they gave but how is this significant. Read on to find out more.
Our next character in the Christmas story is the shepherds. They were the first responders to the news that Jesus was born. They heard the angel proclaiming it and saw the heavenly host singing. But what was the reason the shepherds were chosen. Is it because they were the only ones our on a dark night or was it something deeper. Read more to find out.
There is a statement that is out there that most of the time we don’t believe. The statement is that God is not a God who takes from us but gives. That is true but we are only given what we are obedient to receive. If we take before we are given, there are consequences. Read more to find out.
My question is do you know of God or do you know God? If your dad was famous, would you wait for an appointment or just go boldly and confidently into his office. Of course it would be the latter. So how do you approach God? Which way? That will tell you about whether you know God or know of God. Read more to find out how.
Do you sometimes feel that you fall into the category of unlikely one? You think that you sin is to big for Jesus to save you, you feel your culture is too far away from God or people have spoken negative things over your life based on their perceptions. Well that’s not true. Jesus came for the unlikely ones. The apostle Paul fell into that category. He called himself the worst of sinners. How does God feel about you. Keep reading to find out more.
Do you sometimes look around at the world the news media portrays and see chaos, confusion, violence and hatred everywhere. God doesn’t want us to fear but He wants us to know that He is still working and doing things that if He told us, we wouldn’t believe. Read more to encourage yourself.
Sometimes in life God positions us in situations where we need to make a choice. We may be standing waiting to be invited to a special group at Church or we may be wanting a promotion at work. David faces this same situation in the Bible. Him and his men wanted to join the Philistine army to fight against the Israelites. David knew he could control the battle if he went. But God had a different battle for him to fight. Although David got offended, he submitted to authority and a bigger battle was won. Find out more by reading the blog.
As we go through life, there are certain people we don’t like or get along with. Jesus tells us to love our neighbour, which is all people but how do we do this. God spoke to me a few weeks ago and said it is only this role that you don’t like. I know that we can love people but not like their actions or the role they are playing. This is how we agape love people.
I saw a painting whilst on holidays with a bridge in it. As the lady was telling me what the painting would remind me of, the words it is time to cross the bridge resounded within me. God is speaking to some of us telling us that the time has come for us to cross the bridge. Behind us is the wilderness - a place of provision and obedience but up ahead is the promise from God. It is time to move.
2019 is here. Some people make resolutions for the new year especially in relation to eating and exercising. But what if we make a resolution to be more like Jesus - to prosper spirit, soul and body. The Bible tells us how. Let this year be a new year for a new you.
