“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13: 45-46 (NIV) Distraction can be a wonderful thing. It can bring much needed relief from life’s stresses and pressures! Watching a season … More Treasure the Pearl of Great Price
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest!” Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Visiting our True Self There is a question which arises for many of us when we are confronted by facets of our character, personality or behaviour because of painful experiences or memories from our past that … More Embracing True Self in Christ’s Embrace – Part 1
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 (NIV) Walking Beside You The story of the two disciples encountering Jesus as they walked along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus in Luke 24 is not only a beautiful picture of the gospel of hope triumphing over the darkness and … More The Greatest Encourager
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:9 (NIV) The disposition of our mind and thoughts are reflective of the deeper beliefs that underpin and sculpt our thought life. I don’t … More The Gift of a Sound Mind
“You lay your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:5 (NIV) What does it mean to have our Saviour and Lord to lay his hand upon us as the verse in one of the most intimate psalms composed by David? Picture yourself with Christ laying his arm around you and hand upon you. How does it feel? … More The Loving Hand of the Lord
“The sun of righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings” Malachi 4:2 (NKJV) The title ‘Sun of Righteousness’ is a fitting title for the incarnate manifest presence of divine perfect love in human form, Jesus Christ, the saviour of our souls, the one for whom no one is beyond the touch of his tender … More The warmth of Christ’s Love
‘But you O Lord are a Shield about me, My glory and the lifter of my head’ Psalm 3:3 (ESV) For soldiers of various armies throughout history, the shield was an essential piece of equipment offering vital defence and protection from sword, spear, axe, arrow or whatever other weapon was thrown, wielded or shot from … More God my Steadfast Shield
A simple truth that remains a rock ever constant Bearing witness to divine love’s pursuit That draws from a deep well of compassion unspent Behold the One who cares for the bruised, tender shoot In the deepest twilight of the soul it still will shine And in the wastelands of pain does it sing It … More You Matter (Poem)
“Your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God. You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) Jesus, the living temple or tabernacle of God that was destroyed and raised again on the third day heralded the unveiling of the heart … More God Present Within Us
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NIV) Jesus once said something astonishing to those Jews who objected to him clearing the temple in Jerusalem that had become a chaotic … More God With Us
Abba's Dearly Beloved 