God's faithfulness Archives - Beauty for Ashes

What about my dreams, my plans?
What about my dreams, my plans?

Coping with Adversity, Personal Devotions, Personal Vocation

What about my dreams, my plans?

Shann de Smidt2021-01-14T13:17:33+02:00January 25th, 2015|Categories: Coping with Adversity, Personal Devotions, Personal Vocation|Tags: God's faithfulness, God's plan for us, heartache, Shann de Smidt, stress, trials, trusting God|

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 [...]

When your dreams no longer feel valid
When your dreams no longer feel valid

Personal Vocation

When your dreams no longer feel valid

Wendy van Eyck2021-01-14T13:55:13+02:00September 29th, 2014|Categories: Personal Vocation|Tags: God's faithfulness, God's plans for us, Wendy van Eyck, your dreams, your future|

A year ago none of your friends knew her name. Then at the 2014 Oscar’s, Lupita Nyong'o accepted an Oscar for best supporting actress in a blue gown that any little girl, who ever dreamed of being a princess, would have loved to have worn. Born in Mexico while her Kenyan father was teaching there, [...]