Recently someone I know unexpectedly lost their dog. It was really devastating as the bond between master and dog was remarkable. They loved each other and had been inseparable for many years. Whenever the master left, the dog would wait for his return and joyfully welcome him back. The dog showed the selfless commitment that… Continue reading Pro 18v24 – The faithful friend
During lockdown, we volunteered at a community garden close to where we stay. One of our first tasks was to plant runner peas. The seeds were absolutely tiny. It was hard to believe these small seeds would grow into peas. We were so proud to see our harvest of delicious fresh peas after a few… Continue reading Gal 6v8 – Sowing life
Finding yourself in a foreign country where nobody speaks your language can be daunting. Despite attempts to communicate in your language, it feels as though your words are falling on deaf ears (and vice versa). It’s strange how our words lose their significance when the listener does not understand them. This situation reminds me of… Continue reading Psa 19v14 – Foreign language
🎵“Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear…”. Whether we smile or cringe when people sing this to us, most people enjoy it. A birthday is one day when we feel special, a day that marks the anniversary of our entry into life. And, if we are blessed to have people in our life who celebrate… Continue reading Rom 5v8 – Happy birthday
God’s word is filled with so much hope and encouragement. We worship a Heavenly Father who loves us to infinity; a Creator who desires to be our Father, to share his love with us, to work powerfully in our life every day, and who wants to give us the gift of everlasting life. In the… Continue reading Eph 3v19 – Prayer for you
At 103 years old and a survivor of Auschwitz’s horrors, Ella Blumenthal is seated in front of a packed auditorium. She beams her smile as laughter rolls across the audience in response to her sharp sense of humour. The audience is enraptured as Ella shares snippets of her life, from the cutting loss of all… Continue reading Isa 43v18-19 – Looking forward
There is a worship song I enjoy singing that start as follows; “How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure, That He should give His only Son, To make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away, As wounds which mar the… Continue reading Isa 53v5 – Depth of love
Every day, within minutes of waking up, you will use your greatest power – a power to create or crush, help or harm, delight or depress – with the words that you speak. God set the example at the waking of our universe. “And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” (Genesis… Continue reading Eph 4v29 – Creative power
We love walking – walking in the mountains, walking in nature, walking in scenic villages, walking in any interesting place. But, while these may all be beautiful places to walk in, there is one place where we must all walk in – “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As… Continue reading 2Jo1v6 – Walking in love
Do you know that you are a dearly loved child of God? This is not a temporary relationship; it is forever. We are told to “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love” (Ephesians 5:1). In a world filled with hatred, jealousy, greed, and anger, God asks His… Continue reading Eph 5v1 – Way of Love