4 Jan – In the quiet
Quiet means the absence of noise or bustle; it is silence, or to be calm and still. The beauty of being quiet is that we have time and...
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- Jan 3, 2018
- 3 min
3 Jan – “Hey are you listening?”
As a wife, mother of six and pastor I have realised over and over again the importance of communication. It’s the glue that God uses to...
- Jan 2, 2018
- 3 min
2 Jan – I’m so lonely
One of the hardest things that people can suffer from in this day and age is loneliness. It hits people from every station and walk of...
- Jan 1, 2018
- 3 min
1 Jan – Happy New Year – Keep going!
New Year’s Day is often the time people set or begin their New Year’s resolutions, but perhaps it would be more beneficial if we simply...
- Dec 31, 2017
- 3 min
31 Dec – Seize the Day!
The term “seize the day” was first coined by the Roman poet Horace more than 2,000 years ago. Carpe diem – or ‘seize the day’ – is “one...
- Dec 30, 2017
- 3 min
30 Dec -Just one word changes everything!
As a parent of six children there are days when I have struggled not to get into fear and worry. As your children grow you have to learn...
- Dec 29, 2017
- 3 min
29 Dec – Keep the main thing the main thing!
It’s so easy in life to focus only on things that don’t really matter in the big scheme of things, and to neglect the main things. We can...
- Dec 29, 2017
- 3 min
28 Dec – Distracted
This morning I woke up suddenly and realised I had missed doing something that I had made a commitment to. I couldn’t believe it and sat...
- Dec 27, 2017
- 3 min
27 Dec – When you feel under pressure!
Most of us would be quite happy never to have any stress or pressure in our lives, and we can all at times long for the quiet life where...
- Dec 26, 2017
- 2 min
26 Dec – Diamond in the rough
When something or someone has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that...
- Dec 25, 2017
- 2 min
25 Dec – God is for us!
God is for us not against us! What a profound thought. God, creator of the universe that no one and nothing can match in comparison to...
- Dec 24, 2017
- 3 min
24 Dec – Fill me up!
I have to say that I love Christmas. I love the presents, the giving, the food, the lights, the laughter, music and family time. I love...
- Dec 23, 2017
- 3 min
23 Dec – Making room
I often think of the innkeeper who when Mary and Joseph arrived at his door chose to turn them away with a “no room here” sign. He didn’t...
- Dec 22, 2017
- 3 min
22 Dec – When our faith takes a hit!
There are times in life where our faith – our trust and believing can take a serious hit and leave us floundering and wondering where to...
- Dec 21, 2017
- 2 min
21 Dec – Sensitivity to God
Today while having my horse riding lesson I was reminded of how perceptive a horse is. They are so sensitive to our every movement,...
- Dec 20, 2017
- 2 min
20 Dec – Feed happiness!
I was chatting with our second daughter this week and she mentioned that people often comment on why she is so happy all of the time. She...
- Dec 19, 2017
- 3 min
19 Dec – First words!
When we are under pressure or we are feeling fearful or stressed what is in our hearts, and what we really believe will come out of us....
- Dec 18, 2017
- 3 min
18 Dec – Who are you not to be brilliant?
There are situations in life where we may be tempted to shrink back so that other people don’t feel insecure around us. Perhaps it is...
- Dec 17, 2017
- 3 min
17 Dec – Consistency
Several years ago I was reflecting on what my “lids” or limits were to my potential and growth. I was talking to God about this and He...
- Dec 16, 2017
- 2 min
16 Dec – All those little things!
It’s often the little things in life we miss, but it’s these little things; those little moments in life that really do count....
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