And you will find Rest Matthew 11:30 (NIV) The way of Atlas or Jesus A story is told by a New York pastor who would invite those who came to him when wrestling with decisions or challenging circumstances to take a walk a few minutes from his office to the Rockefeller Centre on Fifth Avenue. … More In Christ’s Hands or Mine?
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
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
“He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.” Psalm 23:2-3 (NIV) Giants and Strongholds When you are struggling with ‘giants’ in your life such as patterns of wrong thinking, wrong beliefs or painful episodes from the past, referred to as strongholds in the Bible, what do you do? This ‘giant’ or stronghold may … More Breaking off lies and fears: Accepting the Invitation to Still Waters with Jesus
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
“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
This cracked and dry place of my soul’s wandering Had become a picture of parched pondering Constant questions at my journey’s turn Through uncharted wilderness; I am unable to discern Though understanding was not forthcoming And discouragement a crescendo of deafly thrumming A way was formed, and beside me a river floweth From the dust … More Hope in the Wilderness (Poem)
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
“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
“For the Son of Man [Jesus Christ] came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 (NIV) Mudlarking for the Lost If ever you have wandered by the Thames river either as a visitor to or resident of London, you may witness the unusual sight of individuals intently scavenging and searching along the shore … More Loved and Found
Abba's Dearly Beloved 