Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish builder who builds his house on sand Matthew 7:26 (NIV) The parable of the foolish and wise builder in Matthew 7:24-27 is well known among the parables Jesus taught. It is an analogy Jesus uses at the … More Hope for when we Build on Sandy Foundations
Delving deeper into the verses of this psalm, we uncover further gems unveiling as revelation of finest gold the altogether lovely one; Christ our treasure. Let these truths seep into your spirit to refresh you and point you once again to the reflection of Christ and his saving grace, majesty and splendour in the word … More Unveiling Finest Gold: Seeing Christ in the Verses of David’s ‘Golden Song’: Psalm 16 – Part 2
Two rivers meander and flow across the junctures of life’s path Cascading concurrently or as one depending which way you look For one is trial’s river, formidable it seems to cross The other calm waters of peace found at your saviour’s brook. Oh the thrashing torrent of trial’s waters run and the current’s appearance so … More The Two Rivers (Poem)
Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. John 12:3 (NIV) Consider for a moment the precious feet of Jesus. It is at His feet that Mary sat still … More At His Feet – Blog
There is a rich and glorious seam to be mined again and again and that is encountering and recalling the wonder of God’s heart of compassion. It truly refreshes the weary soul to behold once again or perhaps for the first time this reality that there is a God, whose heart holds a reservoir of … More The Rich and Endless Beauty of God’s Compassion
Cast all your cares upon him for he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7 What does it mean to cast your cares on God? This may be a simple question that receives a straightforward answer, that is to give your concerns to him. Fair enough, but how do we in reality lay our burdens on … More God Really Cares For You
“I am my beloved’s and His desire is for me.” Song of Songs 7:10 (AMP) The weight that the above statement holds when seen in light of Jesus’ journey to and death on the cross, is such as to wield the power to demolish every seed or stronghold of doubt that may tarry in our … More The loving and The longing of God
“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
“A bruised reed he will not break.” Isaiah 42:3 (NIV) On a day recently where I was in deep need of encouragement due to difficult challenges i was going through, I was walking along a river near to where I live and noticed one stretch of the riverbank that was lined with tall reeds growing … More Hope for the Bruised Reed
Abba's Dearly Beloved 