“Unless the Lord builds this house, the labourers labour in vain.” Psalm 127:1 Introduction: A Mosaic portrait There is a famous and beautiful mosaic adorning the walls of the Church of the Hagia Sophia, one of the largest, famous and oldest churches in the medieval Christian world, in present day Istanbul, Turkey. Now a museum … More Abiding in Beloved Self-Worth

When my heart weighs heavy with cares of many kinds A darkened valley of helpless abandon in which my soul finds And I am conscious of the glory from which I fall short Dims the light of grace within by which I was bought When a lie pierces deep and questions my worthiness in Him … More Who my Father says I am (Poem)

“We are hidden in Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3 The Canadian Rockies for those who have or have not been alike provide some of the most breath-taking mountain scenery anywhere on earth. Enthroned in circles of cloud and many wearing snow-capped crowns and even bejewelled with unexpected treasures of turquoise green and azure blue lakes … More In the Shelter of the Eternal Rock

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness. Isaiah 61:10 Today is Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday marking the celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem from the village of Bethphage hailed by crowds … More Laying down your cloak before the King

“Fear not for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are mine” Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV) One morning during time spent in the presence of Jesus, I was crying out to him, stressed and frustrated with my imperfections, my struggles and had lapsed into feelings of inadequacy as a beloved child of … More Beautifully Broken

“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” Jeremiah‬ ‭31:3‬ ‭(NKJV‬‬) In the press and heaviness of the difficult challenges that beset my day yesterday where my mind was weighed down with frustration and care and even moments of hopeless despair and loosing sight of my Father … More Such a love as this…

“Cease Striving and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 (NASB) Time is such a precious commodity these days for many people. For many of us, there just does not seem to be enough time to get done all the things we would like. It is almost like we are living in a permanent state … More Sitting at the Feet of Perfect Peace

My Soul Clings to you; Your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:8 (ESV) At the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games, there was a certain British Olympic Athlete who was competing in the 400 meter semi-finals. He had impressed in the heats and the quarter finals and was pumped with determination to get to the finals. This … More The Risen Runner and The Father

“The soldiers also twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head…” John 19:2 (NIV) “A crown of thorns he wore for us and crowned us with eternal life, you [Jesus] chose the cross.” This line from the worship song by Martyn Layzell sums up beautifully and movingly the cost of what … More His Crowning Glory