Redemption- we most often consider this word in terms of salvation. However I believe that it also has a second, just as relevant meaning for us. That is in relation to being freed from evil. My question is- are we content with earth or do we want to be redeemed from it. Read on to find out more.
What do we do when situations in our lives cause us to have weeks or even months of feeling unsettled. Are there times when it seems like we are walking or even building our life on shifting sands. Is there a way through these times. I believe there is and it is not to give up and camp there. Read on to find out more.
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.
There are times in our lives when situations we thought were resolved or we had forgotten about come back into our lives. At times like these, we think wasn’t this resolved, haven’t I forgiven enough or even doesn’t God love me? But there could be a reason for it. 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 word for 2025 is renewal. When we think of renewal, it is usually to do with the physical realm- our house, ourselves, people around us etc. But the definition for this year is a spiritual renewal. Most of us have come through some hard years. Last year, we reimagined what our life could be like and this year is all about renewal. 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
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.
Gifts are one of the best things to receive. Most people love gifts. But what if I told you, you possessed a gift that could either bless someone or make them miserable. What am I talking about? Your words. Read on to find out more including Gods first gift to mankind.
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.
