O Love that wilt not let me go I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. God’s love is unrelenting in its pursuit of us. We are born in our Father’s heart, and though our meeting with [...]
Three weeks in and out of bed with different viruses has given me an appreciation for my general, overall, good health. I don't like being bed bound, but sometimes your body wants nothing more than to rest and recover from the virulent virus that has attacked it. So it is great to be up and [...]
I know what people generally see in me and I am acutely aware of what they don’t! As a rule people don't see the dark side of my life. It is not that I am intentional about hiding aspects of my life—I simply don't want people to see the dismal side of me that sometimes [...]
What one word whispered to God would overcome my weak hands and feeble knees—one word that would represent my relationship with God and the people around me? What word would be painted on the waving banner held high as I march forward? What would help me cope with anything that crashes into my path, leaving [...]
If we open our hearts to anyone, we risk being hurt. When you open your heart you become vulnerable because you are exposing a part of your inner self. The truth is, there is nothing more wonderful in the entire world than opening up your heart to others. But, let me be honest and say, [...]
Last year two big events stood out on our calendar. The birth of our third grandson and the marriage of our youngest son to his lovely fiancé. Scans showed that the baby was growing well and mom was healthy, if somewhat tired and nauseous. Plans went ahead for the wedding—venue booked, perfect clothes bought and [...]
Esther was an amazing woman. Her story is in the book of Esther, found in the Old Testament. She had the ability to please those in authority. She was a foreigner in the land. She wisely asked advice and followed suggestions. She was chosen to be the wife of a king from among many young and beautiful girls. She underwent a [...]
Isn’t it strange how words are used for a long period of time, and then become unfashionable and are seldom heard of again? Words like chaste and cavalier, abomination and zealot. 2 Peter 1:5 says: Make every effort to add to your faith moral excellence, and to moral excellence knowledge. 'Excellence' is a word we hear [...]
The patience of Abraham I’ve never been a particularly patient person. Maybe it’s because I always seem to be waiting on something. Recently, I was reading in Genesis about the story of Abraham and Sarah. There must have been great rejoicing for Abraham and Sarah at the birth of Isaac, a child who had been [...]
We cannot go through life without good relationships. We are born into a family, and our relationship with our parents is our mainstay as we grow from childhood to adulthood. Through our formative years we make friends with those we meet at school, or Sunday School, or through our sporting activities. We may bond with [...]
