Devotional 17 September 2017
What Does it Mean to “Be Still and know that I am God”? This popular verse comes from Psalm 46:10. It comes from a longer section of Scripture that proclaims the power and security of God. Christians often interpret the command to “be still” as “to be quiet in God’s presence.” While quietness is certainly…
Devotional 10 September 2017
I had a problem, because I worried that anxiety was a sin. In Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4, Jesus and Paul seem to tell us ‘be anxious for nothing’ (Ph 4:6a) But here’s the thing; I can’t just turn it off. I remind myself of all the reasons I shouldn’t have to worry, but my…
Devotional 3 September 2017
FATHERS’ DAY MESSAGE About 18 years ago I held 2 small girls in my arms and honestly felt a bit shell shocked about it all. They did not come with instructions or a manual, in fact they did not come with much except the ability to cry, eat and poop, oh and occasionally sleep. The…
Devotional 27 August 2017
SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT John 14:27 (NIV) “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”. These words were spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper, shortly before His crucifixion,…
Devotional 20 August 2017
There are always life principles to learn and to apply from scripture. Paul’s letters are no exception to this. In the 2nd Chapter of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi his encouragement was for the church to put the interests of the group, above individual ambitions, to unite, to be of one mind, to…
Devotional 13 August 2017
Great news, God’s word is the only food that does NOT have calories!! What it does have is Truth, the very food our lives need. The author (GOD) speaks freely to any who want to hear. This amazing God desires relationship with US. Psalm 107 v 9 says, “He satisfies the thirsty and fills the…
Devotional 6 August 2017
JOY I read something recently which said that “Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in every situation.” I love that definition. It doesn’t indicate that…
Devotional 30 July 2017
PROCRASTINATION I wonder how often in my life have I thought too long and hard about certain things that in the end probably didn’t matter. Also through my inactivity on some points has someone missed out on a blessing because I wondered if I should have done something there and then instead of weighing…
Devotional 23 July 2017
God’s Word Read anything good in God’s word, lately? The other week, Ross touched on our need to study the word and to every day spend quality time with our heavenly Father. He suggested that, if not in the habit, then even a few minutes a day was a good start. I read of…
Devotional 16 July 2017
Lack Nothing Imagine going on a trip without luggage. No basic necessities. No change of clothing, no money or credit cards. Sounds both unwise and terrifying, doesn’t it? But that’s exactly what Jesus told his twelve disciples to do when he sent them out on their first mission to preach and heal. “Take nothing for…