The Hope of Spring

How do you feel about spring? I love it! It fills me with such joy to see the first snowdrop… the first daffodil… to hear the birds sing… After the long, dark days of winter, though it comes gradually, spring keeps coming… and it feels like such a gift. Below is a poem I wrote one spring, whenContinue reading “The Hope of Spring”

More Thoughts on Trust and Peace

So, more thoughts on anxiety and worry: As the Lord has been teaching me lately about resting in Him, I thought it would be a good thing to keep writing about! The Lord has teaching me recently about trust: about the Lord teaching us; helping us quieten down the anxious flow of thoughts and planningsContinue reading “More Thoughts on Trust and Peace”

How Trust Can Really Simplify Things

Do you, like me, struggle with fear and anxiety, feeling like you need to know what will happen so that you can make sure it will be okay? Gradually, I am finding more and more peace in life, and the reason is simple: knowing I am loved, and that I have a heavenly Father Who canContinue reading “How Trust Can Really Simplify Things”

When You Think No-One Could Heal Your Heart

The other day, I was in a conversation with someone, which made me think. There’s something I want to share in response. So here goes: Jesus can heal the broken-hearted. Nothing is too hard for Him. He knows us. He made us. He cares about every sigh; every tear. And He is able to healContinue reading “When You Think No-One Could Heal Your Heart”

The Faith That Delights God’s Heart

Something God has been teaching me about lately is faith. I think that faith brings joy to the heart of God. Simple, childlike faith. Faith that believes God is good, trusts in Him and follows Him through Jesus, and chooses to live like He is good and run with it. I belong to Jesus. My sins areContinue reading “The Faith That Delights God’s Heart”

How Knowing God’s Love Can Help With Fear of a New Year…

Do you ever feel a little bit of fear about going into a new year? To be honest, I do. I think one of my greatest weaknesses is fear and hesitancy. There’s generally some low-level fear going on in my heart about something or other. I know Jesus. I am forgiven and accepted in Him.Continue reading “How Knowing God’s Love Can Help With Fear of a New Year…”