Should Christians have dreams? That was a question asked at the Beauty for Ashes conference recently and it has played on my mind ever since. My heart's cry was “Yes!” but it occurred to me that once, not too long ago, I was someone who didn’t have dreams. I have realised that for some people, [...]
I’ve heard it said that the greatest thing we’ll ever learn in life is to love and be loved in return. If that is true, then what does that mean for me as a single person? Am I doomed to never know love because I am single? Am I to somehow be content with the fact [...]
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 [...]
How easily we use these words. Calamity strikes, and we say, “Trust God”. We face a problem, and we are told, “Just trust God”. Recently I was challenged by these words: “What would trusting God look like to you in a difficult real-life situation?” Well, right now I have the difficult real-life situation. Working out [...]
The moment was almost surreal as I listened to the doctor’s words There are risks with this surgery . . . your husband can die, and we have to inform you of the possibility of brain damage. I remained calm on the outside, but not on the inside. “Please God, don’t let Paul die,” I [...]
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 [...]
If you read through the book of Exodus, it didn’t take long to realize that the Israelites complained. Continuously. Back in Egypt they had pots of meat and all the food they could eat. (Of course, they seemed to forget that they were also slaves being worked to death.) Now they didn't have meat, enough [...]
