“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
“The sun of righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings” Malachi 4:2 (NKJV) The title ‘Sun of Righteousness’ is a fitting title for the incarnate manifest presence of divine perfect love in human form, Jesus Christ, the saviour of our souls, the one for whom no one is beyond the touch of his tender … More The warmth of Christ’s Love
‘But you O Lord are a Shield about me, My glory and the lifter of my head’ Psalm 3:3 (ESV) For soldiers of various armies throughout history, the shield was an essential piece of equipment offering vital defence and protection from sword, spear, axe, arrow or whatever other weapon was thrown, wielded or shot from … More God my Steadfast Shield
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)
“Your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God. You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) Jesus, the living temple or tabernacle of God that was destroyed and raised again on the third day heralded the unveiling of the heart … More God Present Within Us
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NIV) Jesus once said something astonishing to those Jews who objected to him clearing the temple in Jerusalem that had become a chaotic … More God With Us
“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
There is a way that has been made. It puts an end to lonely wanderings, and trades joy for broken sorrows; A path that bids those that hide to come. This dawning light; This eternal flame, Has caught those lost in hopeless darkness. The signpost reads ‘perfect love’s gift.’ Behold Christ the Way to the … More The Way (Poem)
“But we see Jesus” Hebrews 2:9 (NKJV) Dear reader, are you a keen student of fairness? I know I am. Though relatively mild mannered, nothing makes my blood boil than when I join a queue whether it is a traffic queue or queue for the checkout at a supermarket and someone pushes in! I’m sure … More Fairness Abandoned: Embracing God’s Gracious Love
“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
Abba's Dearly Beloved 