Wisdom is a word that conjures up the belief that we will learn from our experiences and mistakes. Yes we will. But there is a better way. James tells us to ask for wisdom. It is not our own but Gods. Why is Gods wisdom better? It is because not only is He creator of all but He has insight and perspective we can’t see. Read on to find out more.
Most people these days call others out that they are discriminating against them when really it is a difference of beliefs. Discrimination is treating the whole person in a way that’s wrong whereas sin is an action against God. We need to be careful that we are speaking truth with love for if truth only is spoken, it is harsh and discriminatory whereas if we only love then we are accepting behaviours that go against the Word of God. Find out more by reading this post especially how Jesus modelled this.
Do you struggle with prayer? I do but in church this morning God revealed the following to me: salvation is Gods invitation to me and prayer is my invitation to Him. This should change our perspective of prayer. When we invite, it is our privilege to spend time with the invitee. Prayer is our choice - will you send out the invitation to God. Read on to find out more.
When we are in the midst of a battle - either in our mind or physically it can be quite hard to keep going. But God has given us strategies in His Word that keep us in the fight. One of those strategies might surprise you. Read on to find out how Joshua’s battle with the Amalekites shows us those strategies.
Have you ever been in a crowd of people and felt unseen? Maybe this is what you wanted like the woman with the issue of blood. This was for her protection. But what if unseen feels like alone and isolated. This Mother’s Day mums can feel like this too. But the good news is you may feel unseen but you are known. Read on to find out more.
Sometimes in our lives we handle the little things ourself. But when one little thing adds to another and so on, we can get overwhelmed. It is time to let God handle those little things as well as the big things. Read on to find out more
My question for us is where are we building. The truth is most of the time we are scratching around on the ground because we don’t know better or don’t value ourselves enough to look up. God wants us soaring like eagles and sitting in heavenly places. This is the place where the world can see the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. So will you join me? Read on to find out how.
What do you do when circumstances are hard and you feel that you are too weak to go on? The Bible tells us to find the strength to go on in an unlikely place - joy. Its meaning is not happiness which depends on circumstances but it’s real meaning is a lasting emotion that comes from the choice to trust God and His promises. The disciples experienced this on resurrection Sunday. What does this mean for our lives? Read on to find out more.
Trust has a formula but it is not one we usually think about as we think trust just comes naturally or is something we all do. Bible trust is close in meaning to faith but there are certain elements in trust that lead us to true faith in the Word of God. What are they? Read on to find out more.
Easter - a powerful story of death and life. As I reflected over the four days from the Last Supper to the resurrection, I saw a pattern of how God deals with us. Those times when God whispers it’s time to change. Read on to find out how these four days are really four steps for you and I to take in the process of change.
Have you been believing God for something or someone for a long time and nothing seems to be happening? You feel God has forgotten or maybe He is a promise breaker. God is definitely a promise keeper and the Bible contains lots of stories on it. Read on to find out more and stir your faith to again believe.
Do you love to feel the presence of God in corporate meetings of Christians? I do as it is so special. But sometimes it feels as though God is absent. Why is that? I believe there is a missing link that is so vital? It is the link that will reveal the sons and daughters of God to the world. Read on to find out what it is.
