We are told in our Christian walk to not look back. Why? Generally it is because we are remembering our sins, the faults of others or we desire to go back to our old life. But I believe sometimes it is necessary to look back. Why? To remember the goodness of God. Read on to find out more.
In this year of renewal, an important question to ask is who am I relying on to renew me? Is it me? My New Year’s resolutions don’t last long? Is it others? They may fail me. Is it social media and all the trends? Most of them are short lived. So who is it? Read on to find out more.
The world defines success as money, power and fame. This can be very isolating when we live our lives this way as we are continually competing against others. God defines success a different way. He defines it as using our gifts wisely and following after Him. Read on to find out why this is important.
Words are so powerful and none more so than from our dads. Their love and encouragement can bolster even our darkest days. But some people don’t have dads or their dad was or is absent. God is our father who absolutely adores us and wants to speak blessing over you and me. Read on to find out some of Gods blessings He wants to speak over you.
Live each day in God. This sounds easy doesn’t it. But how often, me included, do I let my agendas and my busyness get in the ways of what God wants to accomplish each day in my life. It is time for me to redirect my life so knowing God is with me becomes as natural as breathing. As we practice this, then we will not only draw closer to God but other things will happen. Read on to find out more.
In this world, we have many choices put in front of us everyday. But each choice requires something of us- a response. It is either yes, no or no response at all. God chose us before the foundation of the world but before that can be activated, we are required to respond. How will you respond? Read on to find out more.
This year when you are reimagining what God can do; know that struggles will come. We live in a fallen world. If you don’t believe me, read the news or look around. But when hard times come, don’t leave God, run to Him. He is waiting with outstretched arms. Read on to find out more.
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a fire? Not physically but spiritually. Sometimes our own actions can put us in the fire. Often though it is because of our beliefs or that we are being put in the situation by others. How do we navigate this season of fire? Is there a way to come through unscathed? Reading in the book of Daniel for some keys, we will explore this further. Will you join me by reading on.
An engagement in the natural is a really exciting time for the man and woman involved. However it is also a time of massive change - setting up a house, changing identity to husband and wife, thinking about another person etc. In the spiritual when we give our lives to Jesus we also enter into an engagement type relationship with the Holy Spirit to direct us. Find out how by reading on.
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.
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.
