Encountering God

2020-11-28T13:36:32+02:00October 28th, 2016|Categories: Personal Devotions|Tags: , , , , , |

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  - Ephesians 1:17 In 1 Kings 19, we read that Elijah believed he was the only man left who was following God.  As a prophet [...]

Persistence

2021-01-13T13:25:41+02:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: Everyday Spirituality, Personal Devotions|Tags: , , , , |

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. - 2 Thessalonians 3:5 I spent almost two decades in Asia where haggling for a good price was a sport. I loved the thrill of going back and forth with the shopkeeper until I wore them down and I was walking away with a [...]

Quit welcoming insecurity as a friend

2021-01-13T15:01:32+02:00February 29th, 2016|Categories: Coping with Adversity, Everyday Spirituality|Tags: , , , , , , |

Are you sick of insecurity?    Or has it been your friend these many years, eating dinner with you, whispering your worthlessness whenever it can? It’s time to say SCAT. Why? Because insecurity does nothing for you. It undermines your confidence. It makes you feel like you have nothing to contribute to the world. It [...]

After you have suffered

2021-01-13T15:13:54+02:00February 5th, 2016|Categories: Coping with Adversity, Personal Vocation|Tags: , , , |

Many people have asked, “How did you get into the kind of ministry you are in?” For those of you who don’t know what I do, perhaps I should explain that I am a conference speaker, an author, and a radio broadcaster. The truth is that this is the last thing on earth I ever [...]

God, will you ever use me?

2021-01-13T15:17:01+02:00January 29th, 2016|Categories: Personal Vocation|Tags: , , , , , , |

Do you read about the amazing things other women have done with a sinking heart? “Why can’t I do something like that?” “She’s obviously got more faith, talents or opportunities than me.” The truth is that each of us has a unique life and God opens different doors for us all. Remember Psalm 139 that [...]

5 exercises to help build your spiritual muscles

2021-01-13T15:38:03+02:00January 22nd, 2016|Categories: Everyday Spirituality, Personal Devotions|Tags: , , , , , , , |

“I’m beginning to think it’s impossible to live a successful Christian life!” Jennifer exclaimed after a long, stressful day. “I get so discouraged. When I worship with other believers, I feel joyful and right with God. Then a new week begins with work, kids, problems, and ‘poof!’ – I’m back to the old Jennifer. Why [...]

Health Journal news

2021-01-14T22:35:31+02:00March 24th, 2010|Categories: Books & Reading, General|Tags: , , , , , |

Beauty for Ashes Health Journal for Women Sally-Ann Creed and Aldyth Thomson wrote the Beauty for Ashes Health Journal for Women which was launched at the May conferences in 2009 in Both Johannesburg and Cape Town. Much to our delight, it has turned out to be a bestseller and the first edition is almost sold out. Last [...]

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