Many people say that there lives are too messy for God. Maybe sometimes we even try to hide things from God because we have made a big mess of things. But that first Christmas was not all gifts, carols and family togetherness in a cosy home- it was actually messy. Jesus came to redeem our messiness into a message. 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.
A lot is us when we are reimagining our lives start off by dreaming of big things. We sometimes think if we dream long enough, those big things will happen. But Gods way of doing things is for us to be faithful in the small. Are you speaking to your neighbour? God may not send you to the world until you do. Are you learning how to sing or play an instrument? If you don’t practice, you may never master the big. Think about these things in relation to your life and see what God wants you to scale back. This is so you can master the little before the big comes. Read on to find out more.
2024- a new year. Happy new year. This year the word for my blog is reimagining. The last few years have been hard and we have lost our ability to imagine or dream. It is time to get it back as God works through our words that we can see. What are we seeing and how do we reimagine? Read on to find out more
Joseph- a man who much is not written about. But one we can learn from. The Old Testament details his ancestors and they were a mixed up bunch. But Joseph was different. He was caring and kind to Mary even when his heart was broken over her news. What can this gentle and kind man teach us about our walk with God? Read on to find out more.
I love this time of year when the giving spirit seems more alive than any other time of the year. This Christmas I want to look at the stories of people in the Christmas story. The first one is Mary who was chosen by God to carry His Son. What lessons can we learn from a young girl whose life radiated obedience. Did she have a secret or can it belong to all of us? Read on to find out more.
Forgiving - a word that none of us like. The reason is because we feel that forgiving someone means no justice. But what if I told you God wants us to take forgiving one step higher? What - that level is hard? The utmost level is to forgive unconditionally. This is the way Jesus forgives us. Read on to find out more.
After the birth of Jesus, visitors came to see. These weren’t your ordinary visitors but ones that knew the meaning of Jesus’ birthplace - the shepherds - the first evangelists. The story they told of the angels was all received differently. How and why? Read on to find out more.
How are you going this Christmas- really going? I have had a loss recently. So what makes us stand up again and keep going? It is what Christmas represents - the fulfilment of a promise. Read on to find out more.
How is the journey of your life going at this present time? Is it smooth and you are just floating along. Or has your journey been rough? Mary and Joseph know what this is like. But in order to birth the promise they had to take a rough journey. Read on to find out more.
Have you ever thought about that first Christmas? Over the next few weeks I want to take poetic licence and tell the story in my words. What amazing lessons can we learn? Are you ready for fresh revelation? Read on to find out more.
My question for you is what does your new normal look like. Are you ready to step back into the world? What is it going to be like? As a Christian the only source of truth is the Bible and that is where we find the answers to these questions. God has allowed me to look at three stories in the Bible for some keys and a hope for the future. To find out more, read the below.
