Proverbs 2:6-8’For He guards the course of the just, and protects the way of the faithful ones’ (Verse 8, NIV)How can I forget what it felt like to be a new mum? I felt all the associated emotions; panic, anxiety, paranoia, love. . . so much love. I went from being totally clueless about every
Read MoreEcclesiastes 11:3aIf the clouds are full of rain, they empty themselves on the earth. .Rain is formed when molecules of water vapour rise from the earth’s surface, as they rise, they condense to form clouds. As more water droplets continue to fuse together, they become too heavy to remain suspended in the air and fall
Read More2 Chronicles 26:1-23I’m still not quite over Uzziah. I read his story and can’t help thinking that could easily be me, letting success and wealth get into my head. Uzziah’s downfall was not caused by unfaithfulness alone; pride played a major role too.God opposes everyone who is proud, but He blesses all who are humble
Read More1Kings 17: 1-7God had asked Elijah to go hide near the Cherith Creek, after declaring a three year drought to King Ahab. While the rest of the nation starved and suffered, the Lord had a plan for his prophet, Elijah. Ravens had been assigned by the Almighty to bring him food rations, twice daily!Ravens are
Read MoreMathew 8: 28-34Gadara, the town that rejected the Son of God. Well, they didn’t quite know He was the Son of God. He was the strange man, who came around doing things different. Like chasing demons into a flock of swine and drowning them. Imagine. Whoever saw that?And so, not ready to tolerate such stunts,
Read MoreIsaiah 40: 27-31’but those who trust the Lord will find new strength. . .’Its such a blessing to know that we don’t have to face today’s troubles with yesterday’s strength. Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength in Him. Strength commensurate for the challenges of the day. Like the children of Isreal
Read MoreMathew 8: 23-27‘He replied, you of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ (Verse 26, NIV)Of course they were afraid. Who wouldn’t? Caught in a furious storm at sea with no land in sight. The disciples got hysterical as they stared death in the face. Save us, Lord they cried. We are going to drown.Jesus
Read MoreMathew 6:25-34‘But more importantly, put God’s work first and do what He wants. Then the other things will be yours as well’ (CEV).I know how it feels to want something really bad. Something you can’t get for yourself. Something you need God to help you get. I know first hand how easy it is to
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