…even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 139:12 When winter’s sun’s wanes in strength The sky an ever bronzing hueA montage of gold a sight to beholdAnd dusk unwraps itself into viewWhen I witness failing light of dayAnd … More Hope’s Unfailing Light (Poem)
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
Listen as the symphony of the King of King’s is sung A melody of the Father’s delight over you proclaimed His rejoicing ceases not with our failings laid bare The call from Love Himself, it continues unrestrained “Oh Beloved child, you are forever mine Find yourself engrafted in me the true vine Your ways to … More The Saviour’s Song to You (Poem)
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14 (NIV) Imagine before you a puzzle piece, it’s intricate shape uniquely cut and patterned so that it is unlike any other piece. Each puzzle piece must be distinctive for a jigsaw puzzle to be complete. Otherwise, you will run into the problem of … More Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
‘He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.’ Psalm 147:2 (NIV) On a recent hiking trip with my Dad to the Northern Pennines, we became accustomed to the familiar sight of passing through fields or along hillsides where sheep were busy grazing and lambs feeding. Sheep would scatter from the track we were traversing and … More The Good Shepherd is Able and Willing to Heal You
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
“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 