This is the first week of Advent. Does it feel like Christmas to you this year? Are you caught up in the lack that we are facing or are you turning your eyes to the One who can fill and fulfill your every lack? The One that promises an abundance, that came to give life … Continue reading In the Beginning
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Reflections During a COVID Season
The pandemic initially swept in with gusto and now continues to nudge, lurch, and turn us all in new directions. Through observations and interactions with others during this COVID season there are certain key points that I’ve pulled out regarding our personal well-being. In this post, I will share some of these reflections and thoughts … Continue reading Reflections During a COVID Season
The Quiet, Busy, Life of Prayer
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 In Mark's gospel we see Christ going over and over again to solitary places to pray. Jesus spent time alone in the desert when He was tempted … Continue reading The Quiet, Busy, Life of Prayer
An Honourable Prayer
Jabez was more honourable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free … Continue reading An Honourable Prayer
Delight in the Lord
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37:4, 23-24 Do you take delight in the Lord? A better question might be, how … Continue reading Delight in the Lord
Release Into His Presence
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7 Recently I went to the lake with my family. When I dove in I swam straight out into the deep. In the summer for me there is nothing quite like swimming outdoors, with nothing … Continue reading Release Into His Presence
Joyful Rest
"The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.”Zephaniah 3:17 NET We have had some incredible rainstorms this summer! Storms where the rain pours down and then retreats. In the middle … Continue reading Joyful Rest
Delivered and Free
"They will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God." Exodus 29:46 At the start of the book of Exodus the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. God rises up a reluctant leader, Moses, and delivers his … Continue reading Delivered and Free
New Mercies for Today
Recently my five year old daughter had her weekly ballet class over video call. She has often been adamant that no one is allowed in the room with her, except for her brother while the video class is in session. Often over the past few months my sweet girl has sat there watching everyone else … Continue reading New Mercies for Today
God Is In Control
Over the past several weeks I have several times started a blog post on the unrest that is going on in the world around us but I have had trouble putting my thoughts into words. The two words that have consistently come to me over the last couple weeks however have been prayer and love. … Continue reading God Is In Control
Growing Into Up 