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
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
“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13: 45-46 (NIV) Distraction can be a wonderful thing. It can bring much needed relief from life’s stresses and pressures! Watching a season … More Treasure the Pearl of Great Price
“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
“A bruised reed he will not break.” Isaiah 42:3 (NIV) On a day recently where I was in deep need of encouragement due to difficult challenges i was going through, I was walking along a river near to where I live and noticed one stretch of the riverbank that was lined with tall reeds growing … More Hope for the Bruised Reed
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
“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
A fountain will flow out of the Lord’s house and will water the valley of acacias.” Joel 3:18 (NIV) Presence In The Valley The psalmist King of Israel David expresses tender and intimate revelation of God’s character in seeing and describing God as a shepherd in his most famous Psalm, Psalm 23. As the psalm unfolds, David … More The Flooded Valley
Abba's Dearly Beloved 