I have been a committed follower of Jesus for many years and love to write about subjects close to my heart. I recently spent a year attending the School of Ministry at Catch the Fire Church, Toronto, after several years of studying at University and working in a secular job in the UK. This blog is the fruit of a journey of discovery and encounter of a God who really does desire precious intimacy with us and whose son Jesus died not only to redeem us but also to give us a new and transformed identity from shame to that of beloved sons and daughters united with Jesus. Therefore my desire is that whether you are a follower of Jesus or do not know him, this blog may help you discover the profound realities of God's Father heart of love, justice and compassion and his deep desire for you and that in accepting Jesus, you know the truth of who you now are in God's eyes: His beloved and accepted child.
“But we see Jesus” Hebrews 2:9 (NKJV) Dear reader, are you a keen student of fairness? I know I am. Though relatively mild mannered, nothing makes my blood boil than when I join a queue whether it is a traffic queue or queue for the checkout at a supermarket and someone pushes in! I’m sure … More Fairness Abandoned: Embracing God’s Gracious Love
“In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 (NKJV) To Wander As I stumble along a returning road to my Heavenly Father, I find breaking through like pools of sunlight through dark cloud heartfelt relief and resurrected wonder and delight as I find Jesus waiting … More The Return Journey
I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV) I was hiking in the highlands of Scotland recently and when before me I saw the vast array of the Cairngorm mountains, this psalm came to mind. When David penned … More God Given Help to Silence Life’s Mountains
Oh life’s mighty river flow, such a fluid, winding path From a days deep valley’s treacherous currents fought to tarrying in mountain top pools of elation to bathe Every moment savoured for this life’s tide is short Joy is found at every step for through it all you are not alone For the undercurrent that … More Life Currents – Poem
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 (NIV) What does it mean to be adopted as sons and daughters by the living God? I don’t know about you but there are moments of pure and profound joy … More A Beloved Child in God’s Eyes
A fountain will flow out of the Lord’s house and will water the valley of acacias.” Joel 3:18 (NIV) Presence In The Valley The psalmist King of Israel David expresses tender and intimate revelation of God’s character in seeing and describing God as a shepherd in his most famous Psalm, Psalm 23. As the psalm unfolds, David … More The Flooded Valley
(Photo: http://www.LumoProject.com) Do you understand what I have done for you? John 13:12 (NIV) The Washer of Our Souls Picture yourself in the upper room on the night of the Passover feast where Jesus and his disciples had gathered. The feast has been prepared and is being served but before he and his disciples settled … More The Servant King’s Example
I stand upon the threshold of a familiar place this day The light has gone from my eyes and my joy has gone astray It is the aftermath of feeling I’ve let the Lord down Yet regret becomes interrupted by gentle knocking’s sound Startled I rise to the door of my heart, the author of … More The Messy House (Poem)
“He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19 (ESV) The other day I was spending time with God sharing what was laying heavy on my heart. It was a Sunday morning after an online church service had finished and I was troubled. It was not … More The Joy of God’s Delight
The Lost Sheep: Where Oh Lord could I find you When need for you to show was most dire Your silence became such a painful trial And from earnest cries where is your answer? The Good Shepherd: Lean in beloved, draw close for I am always near You think your way is hidden from me … More The Good Shepherd’s Answer (Poem)
Abba's Dearly Beloved 