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 [...]

Dear God, they say it’s cancer!

2020-11-28T13:18:32+02:00October 10th, 2016|Categories: Coping with Adversity|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

I have lived in Ghana, Zambia and Burkina Faso for the last 12 years. We originally moved to Ghana because my husband accepted a position with a company there. Because we were going to Ghana, I went for a full medical check-up, which included a mammogram. To my horror, I found out that I had [...]

3 ways to find God in everyday life

2020-11-28T13:38:23+02:00September 26th, 2016|Categories: Everyday Spirituality|Tags: , , , |

Sometimes it is hard to see God’s fingerprints in the push and pull of everyday life. It can be hard to see how God is present in the moments between opening your eyes and that first cup of coffee.  You’ve barely gulped down your coffee, when a child who can’t find a textbook, or a [...]

Just take the next step

2021-01-13T15:07:58+02:00February 19th, 2016|Categories: Personal Vocation|Tags: , , , , , |

Have you ever wondered if you’re in God’s will?  How does God lead? The answer is simple—one step at a time. Psalm 37:23 says that “the steps of a good man (woman) are ordered by the Lord.” If we know and love the Lord and truly put Him first in all we do, then He [...]

Shear delight

2021-01-14T15:22:34+02:00May 4th, 2014|Categories: Personal Devotions|Tags: , , , , |

Don’t you just love it when you witness a miracle from God? Don’t you just love it when you witness a miracle from God?—especially when that display of grace and mercy is poured out on ordinary, everyday events. One such moment happened when I was planning the wedding of my youngest son. It was definitely [...]

How Beauty for Ashes inspired me to organise a women’s conference

2021-01-14T15:51:54+02:00July 24th, 2010|Categories: Friendship & Community, General, Personal Vocation|Tags: , , , , |

“Lord, here I am, available to do  your work. Use me Lord.” At the 2007 Beauty for Ashes Women’s Conference, Priscilla Shirer spoke on “He Speaks to Me.” This really touched me as I had a misconception of how one can be used in God’s kingdom. I remember thinking that she was the most amazing [...]

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