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
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
Mikhtam Psalm 16 is a less well-known psalm of David than psalm 23 but the psalm is a rich seam that unveils the valuable worth of walking with and clinging to a God who is a source of ultimate security and refuge, unblemished goodness, faithfulness and whose is a present presence inviting us to draw … More Unveiling Finest Gold: Seeing Christ in the Verses of David’s ‘Golden Song’: Psalm 16 – Part 1
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
“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
“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
For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! Isaiah 64:4 (NIV) Have you forgotten? Do you even care? Where are you in this situation? Are these some of the questions you are asking or perhaps yelling at … More Remembering That He is Good
Abba's Dearly Beloved 