We come to God with our less than perfect lives, with all our brokenness, shame, anger, hurt, sin and so much more ugly baggage that we doubt whether we should even approach Him at all.
Read MoreJesus says in John 15:1 "I am the true vine." Jesus says "remain in me." Be entwined and tangled into me. Let us become one.
Read MoreWhen we are guided in the wilderness, we must hold onto the promise that God is always with us and that He is there to comfort, provide and protect us.
Read MoreOh how Jesus wants us to be happy. There is so much He has in store for us – we can’t even begin to imagine it.
Read MoreTake confidence that our God sees and understands our circumstances. Put your trust in Him again and have faith that He is sovereign AND that He cares for you.
Read MoreGod knows us so well! He knows we forget things. He knows we even forget the amazing things He has done for us!
Read MoreWhat it is is a pathway of surrender, of refusal to be dominated by selfishness or carnality – a pathway of triumph!
Read MoreWe can make all the plans we want, but God will always have His way.
Read MoreAs you ponder this year and think about next year, can I encourage you to choose to be thankful? Choose to see all the good things God has done this year.
Read MoreAs I looked at photos of emptiness taken on the streets of Adelaide today, I wondered what God was thinking?
Read MoreJesus says this when he is telling us not to worry about tomorrow. When we worry about what we shall wear, what we shall eat and drink. Food, drink, and may I be bold and say what we wear can also relate to our shelter in a way.
Read MoreSo after Habakkuk’s first lament to God, he sets himself on the rampart to wait. His responsibility in the midst of the coming turmoil was extremely important.
Read MoreSo after Habakkuk’s first lament to God, he sets himself on the rampart to wait. His responsibility in the midst of the coming turmoil was extremely important.
Read MoreBut the Word of God says, no. Bring good into the situation. Bring kindness into the situation. Bring hope into the situation. Bring love into the situation.
Read MoreTheir zeal and fire for the Lord is so evident, authentic and real. They knew that the gospel message had power and authority and that above anything else, it had the power to transform.
Read MoreI think we all have a tendency to shy away from pain. No-one likes it. It’s not something we put our hand up and say with excitement “pick me”!
Read MoreThat even when His disciples deserted Him, Jesus still continued to walk toward the cross where He suffered, and gave His life for you and for me. He promise for us today is even though we can sometimes leave and abandon Him, He will never ever leave us.
Read MoreFor some of us, closeness and acknowledgement of God comes when we experience rough patches in life. For others, it is through the good times.
Read MoreWhen God speaks, when He displays His glory – how do we respond?
Read MoreFor you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
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