Friendship – A Friend in Need
Friends are jewels from heaven! Treasure them … Friendship gives license to show up at the door of need without asking, “When would you like me to come?” or “What would you like me to do?” Nor does friendship call out, “Just let me know if you need anything.” Practical friendship whispers, “I’ll be there” … Continue reading
Identifying False Convictions
This is a principle every Christian needs to be crystal clear on: when it comes to conviction, God doesn’t play guessing games. If He has a problem with you, He will spell it out. He will also tell you exactly what to do about it. The Holy Spirit doesn’t make vague threats, nor is He … Continue reading
Divine Protection
Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord. No circumstances are too small or too big for God, and no prayer will remain unheard or unanswered. This is the extent of … Continue reading
What are you striving for this year?
There are many tales of people who started out with nothing and made a great success of life, this generally makes for inspiring reading matter. people tend to find immense satisfaction in their achievements, but the fact remains, that they are part of the human race. It is only by admitting this fact that they … Continue reading
Love ~ Love ~ Love
If we consider the matter carefully, we all have so much to be grateful for – to the Lord. Despite the fact that we become dejected and pessimistic when things go wrong, we should also realise that God‘s mercy and love for us are infinite. He granted us life and the freedom of choice to do … Continue reading
What to do when things go wrong – PRAY!
When things go wrong, there are always those who question the existence of God. In the midst of the chaos of personal tragedy we hear their cry of distress: “If there is a God, why does He allow such things to happen? The brutality of war or the death of a child is used as … Continue reading
Christ is Born!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethlehem It is an irrefutable historical fact that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Through this physical birth, God revealed Himself to all of humanity. The fact that humanity found it hard to accept this fact does not affect the authenticity thereof. He was born in Bethlehem, more than two thousand years ago, is still being … Continue reading
A sign of God’s Love
“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” Luke 2:12 As with the arrival of a baby in a family, thousands of people yearned for the coming of the Child of Bethlehem; the prophets and the Old Testament believers, his parents and the … Continue reading
Nature, Scripture and Flesh!
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory … ~John 1:14 Of all the ways in which God reveals Himself to us (in nature and in the Scriptures), the revelation of God in the flesh is the most wonderful. Christ became man! The three wise men searched for … Continue reading
Do YOU have room for Jesus?
“In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you” ~ John 14:2 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room … Continue reading
Are you still blind to Gods Light
“But for you who ever my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in it’s wings …” ~ Malachi 4:2 The sun shines in glory and majesty, high in the firmament, far and inaccessible in its reign. The eye cannot look at it directly without being blinded. As the sun is, so is … Continue reading
From the Star of Bethlehem to The Word
The wise men were initially guided by a star, but when they arrived in Jerusalem, the Word of God lit their path to Christ. In Jerusalem, everyone was expecting a King, but they did not know where to find Him. The teachers of the law were reflecting on the meaning of the Word of God. … Continue reading
Good Intentions
The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death ~ Proverbs 11:19 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ No one has the ambition to become an alcoholic, a criminal or a failure in life. Every alcoholic used to be a moderate drinker, every criminal thought that he … Continue reading
How do you value money in your life?
People without wealth (money) are often the ones who belittle it. Wealth itself is neutral. It can become a blessing or a curse, depending on the priority it has in your life. It is tragic when the acquiring of great wealth becomes the driving force in a person’s life. When money is an idol, it … Continue reading
Reflect the Presence of Christ
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the Lord ~Exodus 34:29 People often claim that each picture tells a story, and this also applies to a person’s facial expression. Often it is … Continue reading
Followers of Christ
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. ~ Rom 12:12 The difficulties and problems of this world have a marked influence on our lives. Somehow, people are also influenced by times of prosperity and peace. In times of fighting/war …. and … Continue reading
Something Simple that ‘we’ complicate!
Jesus tells us that He came to the earth that we might have life and have it more abundantly. How do we achieve an abundant Christian Life? We believe with a Faith so strong that the storms of life can threaten, but they cannot destroy. The abundant life begins for us here on earth and … Continue reading
RECHARGE
Lord, when my soul is weary and my heart is tired and sore, and I have that failing feeling that I can’t take it any more, then, let me know the freshening found in simple, childlike prayer, when the kneeling soul knows surely that a listening Lord is there. ~ Ruth Bell Graham
REFLECT
If I am inconsistent about the comfort of others, or their feelings,or even their little weaknesses If I am careless out their little hurts and miss opportunities to smooth their way If I make the sweet running of household wheels more difficult to accomplish, then I know nothing of Calvary love! ~ Amy Carmichael
Authority and Righteousness
You are at the beach … you are famished … you find a restaurant … you rush in … and then, you see a sign! No shirt No shoes NO SERVICE. This message is clear! To be accepted, you must be clothed according to the restaurant’s standard. God also has a standard. But He makes … Continue reading
Is God Enough?
The greatest lesson a soul has to learn is that God, and God alone, is enough for all its needs. I believe that this is the reason that all of God’s dealings with us are meant to teach, and this is the crowning discovery of our entire Christian life. God IS enough!! No soul can really … Continue reading
Prayer and Relationship :)
‘Very early in the morning … Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayed‘ (Mark 1:35) Christians should be able to pray anytime and anywhere! ‘We’ cannot do without a special time and place to be alone with God. Most of us find that early morning is … Continue reading
The showers of life
If you study this painting, one of the surprises you will find is that the major part of the canvas is covered in dark shades of black, blue and green. These rather drab colours stand in stark contrast to the delicate pastels. Actually, they serve to highlight the beautiful floral’s, which appear rich and striking … Continue reading
Not Faith, but … Power
1 John 5:4 has been a favourite of mine for years but only lately have I come to realise that the verse is not so much about faith as it is about power. It is not an obvious power, it is a quiet power, like that inherent in seed, which causes a plant to pop out … Continue reading
My Children – One Day at a Time
Although ‘my children’ are already grown up ~ I pray that they will understand-learn that although some/most people measure excellence and success solely by the bottom line – the money they take home. Some put their hope in wealth (1 Timothy 6 :17) and build their lives to accommodate its pursuit. I pray that … Continue reading
Thought for Today – From Dark ‘to’ Light
Only God can turn a mess into message, a Test into a testimony, a Trial into a triumph, a Victim into a VICTORY!! Wow how amazing it is? What an Almighty God we have?
The Fire’s of Hell – or, ~ ‘Home’
The Bible leaves no doubt that there is life after death. Humanity is created for eternity. The earthly life is but an overture, a prelude of the reality to come. Blessed, Happy, to be envied – are the dead ‘who die in the Lord’. They are the people who during their earthly life believed in … Continue reading
Turning something ugly into something beautiful!
The story is told of an old Scottish fisherman who was having afternoon tea with some friends in a little tea room by the sea. As he was describing some of his fishing exploits of the day, his hand accidentally knocked over his cup of tea. An ugly, brown tea stain appeared on the freshly … Continue reading
Do you have a Gift to GIVE Today?
Sometimes, when we love someone, we feel we just can’t give them enough. We may even do without things we need ourselves. (Does this sound familiar?) I think most parents feel that way about their children. Love makes us generous. However, giving generously is more than giving! It anyone could have showered gifts on those … Continue reading
Losing the Way? There is NO Condemnation!
From top to bottom, our society is success oriented, however one may define that in terms of one’s own goals. Christians are not immune. ‘Everything comes out okay for Christians!’ ‘The King’s kids are always winners’ are misleading slogans to live by. We develop unrealistic expectations of the Christian Life and of ourselves ~ and … Continue reading
Here is what Jesus want you to know
This post is re-blogged and comes from Julie Moore at http://gracefullwomen.com/2012/02/29/heres-what-jesus-wants-you-to-know/ Here’s What Jesus Wants You To Know My friends over at Sticky Jesus gave everyone permission to repost this post…. Here’s what Jesus wants you to know: You are my beloved. (Eph. 5:1) I knew you before you were born. As my hands formed you, I whispered purpose … Continue reading
Affirmation from God
Jesus always notices women who throw everything they have into the Lord’s work! Sitting near the treasury at the temple, Jesus drew His disciples’ attention to a poor widow. She was unaware that Jesus was watching. She didn’t have to be watched as she gave God everything that she had. Her two small copper coins … Continue reading
Time ~ Change ~ Trust
Life for most of us is not a steady-paved stroll through time with a beginning, a middle, and an end – like a well constructed play. It is filled with change. We change schools, careers, homes, relationships, and ‘images’ almost as casually as our great-grandparents changed horses. Not that all change is by choice. Tragedy … Continue reading
Confession & Praise Report
I have a confession and a praise report for today. Since I was a child, I suffered with headaches and migraine. In 1986 I was very ill and had morphine on a regular basis for pain. To cut a long story, short, after the morphine, I started taking prescription pain killers and then moved … Continue reading
True Love -Valentine
This is a post I did for Valentine’s day last year and would like to repost it for this year as well. I thought this quite appropriate for Valentine’s Day and all those single people out there who feel left out because they don’t feel loved or have anyone to love them. I grew up knowing that Jesus loved … Continue reading
Are You Barren?
I would love to know where this image comes from so that I can give the source credit! Oh WOW within a couple of minutes I get the name of the Photo Source: ‘Shirley Francis-Salley’ ~ To go straight there, click on the link: http://www.shiftycharacters.net/shifty-characters-blog.html So God wants you to know right now that in whatever area you … Continue reading
The Book of Hosea – Serving by Loving – The Sinners Prayer
Hosea prophesies during the last days of Israel (see 2 Kings 14:23 17-41) . Focusing on her sin of spiritual adultery (that is idolatry). He warns them God will punish them unless they change their ways. But he also reminds them of God’s incredible love, pleading with them to repent. As you read this book, … Continue reading
Growth Unity & Leadership
He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. Ephesians 4:6 Paul so eloquently describes the perfect organizational structure in this verse. Rooted in love, we work purposefully within … Continue reading
Why? Questions, Questions …..
Sometimes when we ask God or Why questions, instead of giving us answers He gives us himself, the Comforter. From Luke 11:13 even as a father gives good gifts to their children, so our Father gives the best gift, the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to us as we ask. It reminded me of conversations with … Continue reading
The Fool
THE fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ This designation goes for those who doubt God’s sovereignty as well as those who deny Him. Either He is sovereign, or He is not God. Therefore, when we become so pre-occupied with life and dismayed by circumstances and certain people that we doubt God’s … Continue reading
Tears & Laughter
I am grateful Lord for tears. To have the ability to cry. How wonderfully you made us so that we are equipped with this way to express our emotions. Quick tears to relieve the sudden hurt, or for the times when we are touched, too moved to speak. Or when deeper sorrows come, that we … Continue reading
I Will Move The Rock
I Will Move the Rock – Source: Godvine A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light and the Savior appeared. The Lord told the man he had work for him to do and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that … Continue reading
God’s Amazing Grace
A friend brought this to my attention and I wanted to share it with the world! I shook my head in disbelief. This couldn’t be the right place. After all, I couldn’t possibly be welcome here. I had been given an invitation several times, by several different people, and had finally decided to see what … Continue reading
Flight 2012
Welcome to flight 2012 Departure time was midnight 2011 Our Pilot is Jesus Christ His blood is our safety belt His Word will give us direction and our prayers will be our wings Faith and Hope will be our fuel Love for all our fellow passengers is mandatory Peace, Happiness, Trust and Goodwill are our … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
http://www.thearchiestd.com/2011/12/merry-christmas.html Afrikaans: Geseënde Kersfees Afrikander: Een Plesierige Kerfees African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinja: Rehus-Beal-Ledeats Krislinjden Arabic: Milad Majid Argentine: Feliz Navidad Armenian: Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand Azeri: Tezze Iliniz Yahsi Olsun Bahasa Malaysia: Selamat Hari Natal Basque: Zorionak eta Urte Berri On! Bengali: Shuvo Naba Barsha Bohemian: Vesele Vanoce Bosnian: (BOSANSKI) Cestit Bozic i Sretna Nova godina Brazilian: Feliz … Continue reading
This Lovely Shell – Legend
There’s a pretty little legend That I would like to tell Of the birth and death of Jesus Found in this lovely shell If you examine closely you’ll see that you find here Four nail holes and a fifth one Made by the Roman spear One on each side is the Easter lily it’s center … Continue reading
Fellowship
Flickr.com Thank you Rosemary Jensen. In John 1:3-4 we see John eager to tel his friends and associates hat he knows of Jesus – what he has “seen and heard”. It seems that he could hardly wait to tell them, because by telling them what he knew of Jesus, he would promote fellowship with his … Continue reading
Women of Prayer
Thank you Karen Burton Mains. In one year, Christianity lost three holy women of faith, Agnes Sanford, Corrie ten Boom and Catherine Marshall – as well as countless others whose names are unknown but who nevertheless did the work of God in this World. These are the women who knew what it meant to experience … Continue reading
Peace
The ability to enjoy one’s own company is one of the greatest gifts life has to offer. Learning to turn my thoughts away from all my responsibilities at the day’s end and take my mind into a state of peace and benevolence enables me to carry greater and greater loads without feeling the burden. When … Continue reading
Life is not Fair!
“THAT’S NOT FAIR!” How many times had I heard that from one my my children (when they were young and still at home) when someone else had eaten the last piece of cake or stayed up ten mnutes longer than the other or been given a little bit more attention when they were sick? … Continue reading
Life’s Riches
Photo removed: apparently it belonged to someone else. Apologies Crysti 😦 …….. Isn’t it great to know that God is not against Rich People. Here we see that God actually makes some people rich and then tops this off by enabling them to enjoy it! They are so busy using their money for the glory of … Continue reading
Grief
I have had an absence from writing for a while – there have been lots of ‘things’ happening in my life and old feelings I thought I had laid aside, have been brought to the surface. It’s amazing how you think that you have dealt with issues in your life – only to find them … Continue reading
Are you ‘Flexible’ ? Is everything under Scrutiny?
Many of us are crippled from birth. The backbone of our standard for living comes fused into unyielding rules and regulations. We are rigid in our determination to control life’s course and outcome. We have this need to scrutinise every little detail of life, through a magnifying glass. We are so sure, for example, how … Continue reading
Virginity – A Treasure to Protect
Dorothy Patterson The Jewish people held Song of Songs in high esteem and considered it among their holiest books. This book honours conjugal love, including it’s most romantic expressions. One finds there a theology of sexuality, which, as designed by God, offers unfailing beauty and incomparable worth. The Creator designed this most intimate union to … Continue reading
JANINE ROBINSON – We are seeing miracles unfold
Either, before or after you read this current post…… For those who didn’t read the previous post about Janine and her journey can click on this link and it will take you straight there ……. http://debras-daily-dialogue.com/2011/08/15/576/ Janine and her hubby Brett A while ago, I featured a guest post on a friend, Janine Robinson and … Continue reading
The Dying Ember
I read this poem today, and it touched me and I thought I would share it with everyone else to enjoy as well! Six humans trapped by happenstance In black and bitter cold. Each one possessed a stick of wood, Or so the story’s told. Their dying fire in need of logs, … Continue reading
Questions? Why? Why? Why?
The great artists keep us from frozenness, from smugness, from thinking that the truth is in us, rather than in God, in Christ our Lord. They help us to know that we are often closer to God in our doubts than in our certainties, that it is all right to be like a small child who … Continue reading
Soar like an Eagle
Isaiah 40:31 New International Version (©1984) but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. I would like to share this amazing video that was sent to me today ….. click on the … Continue reading
How do YOU feel about old age/ageing?
I don’t mind getting old! Do you? As we age, we are ‘One Day Nearer to Home!’. That idea thrills me!! I can understand why people ‘who have nothing much to look forward to’ try frantically and futilely to hang on to their past-youth. Some, get a face-lift, plaster their makeup on ever more thickly, … Continue reading
Silence IS Golden
A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the preacher decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his preacher’s visit, the man welcomed him, led … Continue reading
Why Worry ?!!
Worry wastes time. Worry cannot produce good fruit – the only fruit we reap from it is more worry. It can become a way of life. We worry whether someone will like us We worry if we will do a job well We worry if we can pay our bills each month We … Continue reading
Our Anniversary
Anthony & I with Derick Derbyshire Look how young we look 🙂 I can’t believe that I have been with Anthony since 1998. Goodness me but the years have flown by. To be honest, ours has been a pretty rocky up and down relationship. Anything and everything that can go wrong in a relationship, happened … Continue reading
Faith
Photo source: Ina Blignaut Barnard – Facebook God has a perfect plan for our lives however, He never reveals it to us all at once. Just step by step He wants to teach us to walk by Faith and not by Sight.
By Faith…
Mark 5: 25-34 This speaks of a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. She had seen many doctors but none were able to make her well. And, while she spent all her money seeking a cure, her condition only grew worse. Then she heard about Jesus and believed that if she could get … Continue reading
Because ….. of the Resurrection
When in High School, a campus life leader commented that before our group graduated, quite likely that one of our classmates would die. Death is that near, he said. Even young people die. His prediction was wrong! None of my high school classmates died. But a few years later, on one day, in the instant … Continue reading
The Sword of Faith
Sword of Faith/of The Spirit Good morning world! What a glorious day it is today – warm: not hot, a slight breeze and the sun is shining high in the sky with beautiful white clouds. Nature ……a simple thing, like walking outside, listening to the birds, the crickets, the hens chuckling away – reminds … Continue reading
What is perfect? What is pure?
I am sure that there are many out there who think that because they have a handicap, God would not accept them as they aren’t perfect. The Old Testament – Leviticus 21: 16-24 says: “No man who has any defect may come near (to offer sacrifices to God): no man who is blind or lame, … Continue reading
Are you Qualified?
Jacob cheated, Peter flew off the handle, David was an adulterer, Noah drank, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossiper, Rahab was a prostitute , Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaccheus was short, Abraham was old, … Continue reading
Janine Robinson – “Fearless Confidence” … why I can have it all!
Today I would like to feature a post from a special friend from South Africa, namely Janine Robinson who is a precious transparent christian and a wonderful friend. The following is a description about Janine from her own blog …. so these are in her own words 🙂 “I am a 34 years young;) born … Continue reading
There is a reason for everything
I believe that in life there is a reason for everything ….. that happen’s to us. We may not understand the reasoning right NOW ….. but God understands! ~ I believe that challenges and set-backs that are thrown our way, with the right attitude, and with our Faith in our Lord Jesus, can make … Continue reading
In this Godless World
John 16:33 (The Message) In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world. – It’s not always easy here on earth. – Things will only be perfect when we get to Heaven. – Take heart, because HE has conquered the world. – And HE wants YOU to … Continue reading
MY Boy – a Day in the life of a Mother
I LOOK at the shiny-shaggy hair and the round, blue grey eyes; the small pink tongue struggling impatiently against tiny white teeth to form a word, to convey an exciting new-born thought; the broad little boy hand covered with dirt, reaching to touch my cheek; and suddenly I realise the astounding responsibilities that are mine … Continue reading
REFLECT
I do not ask for mighty words to leave the crowd impressed Just grant my life may ring so true,my neighbour shall be blessed Unknown The old adage still rings so true! “Actions speak louder than words”. With my neighbour, with my workmates, with my family 2 Timothy 2: 11-13 Here is a trustworthy saying:- … Continue reading
Praise
Praise God through every situation, Every Trial, Every Test, Every Circumstance. Praising Him, will confuse the enemy!! “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Discipline and Love
“My son, (my daughter) do not despise the LORD’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves.” Proverbs 3:11-12 (NIV) goldposters.com Most of us have had at least one week when everything seemed to go wrong. The children knocked down the apple display at the market; the plumbing decided it was time … Continue reading
Judging Me
Don’t judge me by my past because I don’t live there anymore! “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
Enjoy Moments of Silence
When you open your eyes in the morning, sit for a moment and appreciate the gift of the new day, create a peaceful thought and enjoy some moments of silence throughout the whole day. See the beauty that surrounds you – out of the darkness, there comes light! Every negative can be turned into a … Continue reading
God in the Stars
“There is something beautiful about a billion stars held steady by a God who knows what He is doing. (They hang there, the stars, like notes on a page of music, free-form verse, silent mysteries swirling in the blue like jazz.) And as I lay there, it occurred to me that God is up there … Continue reading
Shirley’s Story
I see a little girl skipping home from school in the later afternoon sun. Her dress is a hand-me-down, her shoes are unpolished and her socks no longer have elastic around the top. She walks across a barren yard toward a small house. It is badly in need of paint and repair. How tenderly I … Continue reading
Think before you Speak LIFE IS A GIFT
Today before you think of saying an unkind word ~ think of someone who can’t speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food ~ think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or wife ~ Think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion. Today before … Continue reading
A Poem – Rejoice and be Thankful
Each day, upon my daily round, I find myself on holy ground – The morning-glories on my fence Inspire quiet reverence. Just one small, tender seedling grew, And now, this miracle in blue. A robin in the apple tree Sings out his glad doxology. I hear the pure, unsullied joy Of laughter from a little … Continue reading
A Holy Life
Have you ever had difficulty with this Scripture verse: ‘Be holy, because I am holy’ (Leviticus 11v44; 1 Peter 1v16)? Since most people think being holy is synonymous with being sinless, who could possibly be holy? It’s unattainable ….. unimaginable! A friend once said, ”I know holy means ‘set apart”, but I don’t want to be set apart. … Continue reading
REJOICE
When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people willingly offer themselves, Praise the Lord. Hear this, you kings! Listen you rulers! I will sing to the Lord, I will sing; I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel. You who ride on white donkeys, sitting on your … Continue reading
Worship in Our Daily Lives
I will say it again…… I love blogging and bringing different scenarios into the fro from the Bible. As many have said.. there are so many different versions from so many different translations and so much has got muddled up over the long lost years……… but at the end of the day, the most important … Continue reading
Unlawful Sexual Relations – Old Testament
Original Image : Tamson Weston Modified for this Post : Debra Archibald MOSES writes the book of Leviticus while the Israelites are in the wilderness, before they enter the promised land. In it he reports to them the numerous religious, civil and moral laws that Gods revealed to him on Mount Sinai. As you … Continue reading
The MELODY of Life
In music there is a wonderful thing called ‘phrasing’ where the performer punctuates or caresses the flow of sound according to the mood and emotion he or she wants to convey. The rising and the falling, the peaks and the valleys are what makes music so interesting. This is what allows the artist to … Continue reading
Light and Darkness
“Why begin a Christian meeting by rebuking all the powers of evil in the place? If people gather together in the name of Jesus, demons definitely don’t! In fact, if they had any sense, they’d keep well away! BUT, there’s someone who is there every time people gather in Christ’s name ~ the HOLY … Continue reading
A Living Sacrifice
The Joy of the Lord is MY strength I have noted a scripture below and am interested to hear how YOU interpret presenting your bodies as a living sacrifice? In short – to me, it is ‘the lifestyle I LIVE!’ The transparency of my life – being a living testament to Jesus! (walking in HIS Grace). … Continue reading
A Gentle Reminder – Especially to Myself
Picture taken from PhotoBucket BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble”. So we will not fear! Psalm 46. To me …. one of the qualities that characterizes a spiritual person is the great calm he/she maintains under every circumstance. … Continue reading
The Beauty of Gods Creation amongst Chaos
I have had a lot of bother and sleepless nights with recent incidents in my life. Waking up to a new day with everything that can possibly go wrong in a day ….. happening! I had forgotten to take meat out of the deep-freeze to defrost naturally for supper. Thinking I will defrost this in the microwave, … Continue reading
Faith
Courtesy of blogcritics.org Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. 1Timothy 1:19~NLT ♥ “He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.” Psalm 112:7 (NIV)
Forgiveness
Conversation is exercise of the mind.. Gossip is simply exercise of the tongue. If you didn’t see it with your eyes it shouldn’t be coming out of your mouth (~~,) I personally think this is good advice! A friend recently posted this on her profile and I sent her a private message relating to this. … Continue reading
Andrew Roebert GIVING GOD CONTROL
I receive a message in my email every day from (Alive to God Ministries) and felt led to share this with you today as it really touched my heart! WINTER: We write to you from a chilly Pretoria, here in South Africa. The winter has made itself felt but our hearts are warmed as we … Continue reading
Jenny Parker – Guest Post on LOVE
Today I would like to share a Message/Sermon given by a fellow Christian Woman! Photo by dixianbaptist on Photo Bucket LOVE The state of the world is a cause for concern; constant strife; conflict and hatred amongst people that are flooding the world like an ominous wave. The evidence that God loves us is irrefutable. God gave … Continue reading
Holy Ground – John 17 vs 26
It’s time to TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES. You are about to move on HOLY GROUND. In the literature written by human beings on this planet, John 17 is the only lengthy conversation ever recorded between God and God! ‘Let us make man in our image’ (Genesis: 1v26). ‘I praise you, Father …. because you … Continue reading
Sadness vs Life
“You cannot prevent the birds of ‘sadness’ from flying over your head, but you can keep them from nesting in your hair.” – Unknown
Faith in action
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Thomas Aquinas
Home
Some of our hidden strength comes from knowing……. where our home is! I remember different holidays over different periods of time…. Sleeping in different beds, a hotel, a cabana, a boat, a gullet etc….. We literally lived out of our suitcases. Whilst on holiday, my Bible, my notebook and the different beds… became home. Could … Continue reading
Trust
My 2 Son’s, Marck & Michael A Mother comes equipped with an internal anxiety meter. It’s right in the middle of her heart and has each child’s name engraved on it. There are certain phrases in the English Language that cause it to jump and spin ….. ”Mom, my principal wants a meeting with you right away!. … Continue reading
The ‘I Can’t Club’!!!!
Under the bylaws, club members are required to make ‘I can’t’ statements with conviction: ”I can’t quit this sin. ”I can’t forgive – again!” ”I can’t help but hate after what he/she/they has/have done to me”. Because of the fervor of these statements, it sounds as if each is an unchangeable, universal law. Everyone … Continue reading
Easter & Jesus
Greatest man in history (Past/Present/Future), named Jesus, who had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He … Continue reading
Financial Wealth & Fellowship
Some of us feel that it is a lack of money that holds us down! Gideon repled to God’s request, ”But Lord …. how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Mannaseh, and I am the least of my family”. (Judges: 6v15) With no finances behind him at all, Gideon was turned into … Continue reading
Going upPPPPP – for now ;(
No ….. no no no no I don’t have a big smile on my face! but….. I am still POsitiVe!!!!!! Instead of losing a couple of pounds, I have gained a couple of pounds. OH DeAr…… :O I have gained 2 of these so far :o( Keep smiling, keep persevering…. keep drinking lots of … Continue reading
Trust..Pray..Trust..Pray
I woke up this morning feeling a bit ‘grey’ – Not my normal sprightly self! The words that keep pounding in my head are Trust Pray Trust Pray ……. I can’t seem to get them out of my mind! This brought me to a poem, written by: Louisa M R Stead that I would like to share … Continue reading
Self Sacrifice
Once upon a time, there were two porcupines – desiring to get warm, they drew close to each other. As they did, they needled one another. It hurt so much that they pulled apart. But when they did, they got cold again, so they drew close once more, and hurt each other as before. Their predicament, … Continue reading
An addition to the family…. (no, it’s not a baby!)
Day One A day that should have been a happy one, turned into sadness! As everyone knows – We have three beautiful chickens (my babies) Petal, Poppy & Flower. Yesterday, my hubby and I bought another (and called her, Petunia). I was quite excited and couldn’t wait to get home to introduce her to the other three. I was so … Continue reading
Today – A lifetime of Experience
Treat TODAY as if it were your last day on this Earth! Look at it as a ‘New Beginning’ or an End! I choose ‘New Beginning’!!!! CRY ~ LAUGH ~ LOVE ~ LIVE
A Butterfly’s Courage
I came across this wonderful little story about courage that I would like to share with you. I hope you will be as inspired by it as I was! Walking down a path through some woods in Georgia in 1977, I saw a water puddle ahead on the path. I angled my direction to go … Continue reading
My Darling Hubby
Mostly everyone who know’s me is aware that I have an extremely sensitive nose (which is a good thing …..:) The sensitive ‘nose’ thing ! I woke up this morning to a whiff of something lovely coming from the kitchen! Off course, I immediately knew it was a cake – Yummy!!! only…. it was a chocolate … Continue reading
True Friends
Pray for those we love – and be reminded, once again, that God’s love unites people as friends – forever! Friends with a common bond! TIME has a way of defining true friends. I have discovered that passing years and growing distance are ineffective obstacles to the mutual love between my friends and me. Perhaps … Continue reading
Woe …. sniff sniff :( is me!
Surely this is an honest admission. What Christian has not sincerely grieved over her own spiritual shortcomings: over ‘doing those things I ought not to have done and leaving undone those things I ought to have done’ (to paraphrase the Book of Common Prayer). No follower of Christ was ever more acutely conscious of this … Continue reading
F A I T H
When you come to the end of all the light you know, and it’s time to step into the darkness of the unknown, Faith, is ……………… knowing that one of two things will happen: Either …… you will be given something solid to stand on, or… You will be able to fly ~Edward Teller ·
Thy Word ‘A Lamp unto My Feet’
Music inspired from the Book of Psalms (119) I have a “nagging in my belly” to play the following for ‘all of us out there’ that are feeling kind of lonely or lost today! You will see that there isn’t a single word to add to this: as it says it all…….. J Two great … Continue reading
No East or West
With the current state of affairs in the world (Japan) earthquakes, tsunamis, different languages and people… I thought I would share this message written by Linda Ching Sledge. MY Hometown Church is on a winding street on the outskirts of old Honolulu. It was built in the 1880’s by Boston missionaries who served the earliest … Continue reading
Death and Re-birth
I spent the morning with my hubby working in the garden. I walked around and was amazed at all the new shoots on the trees and shrubs. Something that looked like it had died has suddently come back to life! Death, Cleanse & Rebirth A fire rages and it looks as though everything has been destroyed! … Continue reading
Footsteps of Angels
When the hours of Day are numbered, and the voices of the Night Footsteps of Angels Wake the better soul, that slumbered, To a holy, calm delight; Then the forms of the departed enter the open door; The beloved, the tue-hearted, Come to visit me once more.
Busy Busy Busy
I haven’t been blogging as often as I would like lately, which brings me to today’s post. MOST people are just soooo busy. This should be a point for quick agreement, but the subtle danger involved in our busy lives is that most of us never stop to realise that in most cases we can do … Continue reading
Making a ‘spectacle’ of myself :)
I dont know what it is but lately I have been going a little crazy (my hubby would say; ……. Lately?) I have been wandering around our home, looking in every corner of the house and I cannot find my classes (spectacles) anywhere. I can type without looking at the keyboard, so that’s not a problem. … Continue reading
Who do YOU have beside you?
My first log-in to Facebook this morning and this is the message that jumped out at me – posted by a friend! I have God before me, Jesus beside me, the Holy Ghost within me and, the Angels around me. Who or what shall I fear? All circumstances are temporary and, one way or another … Continue reading
Another Day
A SMILE Smiles are great investments: the more you collect, the better you feel. ‘Universal Language’ Wake Up ! Decide to have a good day. “Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” Psalms: 118v24 Dress Up ! The best way to dress up is to put … Continue reading
The Past, the Present & the Future
Don’t allow your future to be a second helping of your past. Stop nurturing what needs to die! Forgive and keep on forgiving, …………… until the past loses it’s power to infect your speech or influence your thoughts! Psalm 25:1-2 To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in You I trust, O my … Continue reading
Being Obedient to the Holy Spirit
The reason for this message today is that whilst praying in my quiet time this morning – I had a rush of warmth come over me and engulf my entire body. (no….. it wasn’t the rush of warm air that comes to a women of a certain age) I felt that I had to pray … Continue reading
Everlasting Love
I thought this quite appropriate for Valentine’s Day coming up and all those single people out there who feel left out because they don’t feel loved or have anyone to love them. I grew up knowing that Jesus loved people. So, as an adult, I thought I knew Gods love until tragedy hit my life. … Continue reading
Today
I woke up this morning to a beautiful blue sky… it’s now only 11h46 and what happened to the blue: it’s grey and dark and threatening rain….. What to do …. What to do ….. I can carry on with the book I have been writing …. ? I have been so inspired by friends’ … Continue reading
‘LOVE’ & FORGIVENESS IN SPITE OF OURSELVES
The following was quoted by Mother Theresa and I would like to share this with you today. Reach Out I tell my sisters: ‘’Let us not love in words but let us love until it hurts. It hurt Jesus to love us: he died for us; and today it is your turn and my turn … Continue reading
WOMEN WHO MULTI-TASK in their Daily Lives
The majority of women lead an active life! …. Yes? It simply feels like life gets out of control.. Do you find yourself waking up in the morning, dreading to face the new day and the seemingly endless chores and duties. Do you find your prayer time suffering and have a feeling of being totally … Continue reading
Do YOU have a ‘Mole’ in Your Camp?
I LOVE a good espionage novel, although I often go on a treasure hunt to find a wholesome story of intrigue. A mole is a guy/girl who works for the enemy and leaks ‘information’ to the ‘bad guys’ in order to hurt, or tarnish the reputation of, or destroy the ‘’good guys’’. Moles generally … Continue reading
The Flue Bug
I’m feeling pretty lousy with sore eyes, throat and body…. Need to stay in bed and fight this bug… ! (James 5:14 KJV) “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:”
He is near!
I can remember a long time ago – after my (then) husband had died (murdered in JHB) and my children and I had moved from our lovely home, to one place to another place. I lost my job because my mind wasn’t on work and was too worried about how to feed my children and … Continue reading
Debra's ~ Daily ~ Dialogue '2' 