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
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
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)
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
“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
A simple truth that remains a rock ever constant Bearing witness to divine love’s pursuit That draws from a deep well of compassion unspent Behold the One who cares for the bruised, tender shoot In the deepest twilight of the soul it still will shine And in the wastelands of pain does it sing It … More You Matter (Poem)
“My God turns my darkness into light” Psalm 18:28 (NIV) What do you see when you look at yourself? Do you listen to the sacred voice of Father God, that calls you his own or has your mirror view been hijacked and beset by the deeds and thoughts done that cause you to recoil? When … More The Dawning Light
“In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 (NKJV) To Wander As I stumble along a returning road to my Heavenly Father, I find breaking through like pools of sunlight through dark cloud heartfelt relief and resurrected wonder and delight as I find Jesus waiting … More The Return Journey
I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV) I was hiking in the highlands of Scotland recently and when before me I saw the vast array of the Cairngorm mountains, this psalm came to mind. When David penned … More God Given Help to Silence Life’s Mountains
Abba's Dearly Beloved 