We all carry scars with us. But do we remember the pain, or have we received Gods great unconditional love. Whatever you’ve been through, God carries you. We need to see our scars through a new light. The invisible scars of our painful experiences don’t exclude us from receiving God’s love – his grace isContinue reading “your scars bring you closer to God”
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Are you a doorkeeper or a God-seeker?
In psalm 84 David expresses his heart for the presence of God. He says: “Better a day in your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God than live in the tents of wicked people.” Psalms 84:10 Do we yearn for God like this?Continue reading “Are you a doorkeeper or a God-seeker?”
A voice in the darkness
Ever felt like you are stuck in a dark place? Then this post is written just for you…. Gods first words in the human story were words spoke in the darkness – words from the darkness. Spoken by God. Spoken to breathe life into the darkness. Out of the darkness these words were uttered: “Let…Continue reading “A voice in the darkness”
Things Jesus Modeled and Taught – Love
I had a chess set a long time ago, and I loved that little chess set. It was a rather funky, electronic board that meant I could play chess even when no one else in the family wanted to play – and that was always. So I played against the computer – an unseen opponentContinue reading “Things Jesus Modeled and Taught – Love”
You are blessed with the favour and love of God
Today’s’ post is a very short encouragement regarding God’s view of you. We often view God as distant and unconcerned with our lives – but this is so far from the truth. There’s a song in the bible that says the following: “But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyfulContinue reading “You are blessed with the favour and love of God”
Can we have Certain faith in an uncertain world?
How can we ever know that the Gospel of Jesus and the words of the bible are really true? I mean, they were written thousands of years ago in a culture that is so different from ours – no phones, no bank accounts, no McDonalds! It was orally passed down before it was written down!Continue reading “Can we have Certain faith in an uncertain world?”
My soul longs, yes, faints
Have you ever seen something so amazing that it makes you just stop in your tracks and say ‘wow!’? The writer of this song is amazed by the presence of God: a place where even sparrows and swallows find a home; a place so filled with love and healing, favour, honour and acceptance. So heContinue reading “My soul longs, yes, faints”
God is big enough…
Have you ever faced a circumstance of life that has proven to be rather difficult? Life is like that sometimes: Sometimes we find ourselves in a ‘circumstance’. Sometimes things just don’t work out. The natural thing to do in such times is to attack or retreat: We lash out at those who are hurting us. WeContinue reading “God is big enough…”
The Gospel is difficult for us to receive
Sometimes the simplest of truths are the most difficult for us to get to grips with. For some reason we as humans often struggle to realise that we are truly and unconditionally loved by God. The image below highlights lyrics from an old children’s chorus which articulates a child-like faith that we are loved byContinue reading “The Gospel is difficult for us to receive”
Disciples of Jesus L.A.S.T.
Following Jesus is HARD work! If you’ve been on the road with Jesus for a while you know I’m telling the truth, and if you’re just starting out… Don’t worry, it’s worth it 🙂 I have seen many friends (and some family too) starting out with Jesus and giving up when the going got tough.Continue reading “Disciples of Jesus L.A.S.T.”
