Where do you try to find joy at Christmas? In family? In friends? In parties? In gifts? The Lord has been reminding me of something so very precious: the greatest Gift of all is God. In the presence of God, we find all our hearts are truly craving for. And Christmas is an amazing reminderContinue reading “The True Source of Joy This Christmas”
Author Archives: Caroline Abblitt (lovedandhis)
When God Makes a Dream Come True
Do you ever find yourself assuming that ‘God would never make that dream come true?’, or, ‘That’s just impossible?’, or, ‘It’s too late?’ I want to give testimony to the faithfulness of God. Sometimes, you’ve carried a burden: an ache for something, for so long, and you almost don’t dare believe it could ever comeContinue reading “When God Makes a Dream Come True”
A Moment of Peace in a Crazy World
Do you ever get stressed out by life in this crazy world? I sure do! I thought I’d share another poem I wrote about peace. Sometimes, in all the craziness of life, you catch a moment where you can breathe; when you can glimpse beauty; where you can find deep, wholesome rest in the knowledgeContinue reading “A Moment of Peace in a Crazy World”
The Power of Hope
Recently, I’ve been reading the book of Ruth. And I have been seeing in it the theme of hope. In the book of Ruth, God shows us a contrast: two ways of responding to life’s hard knocks. Two women in deep grief, who respond differently. Naomi gives way to bitterness, whereas Ruth chooses faith. BothContinue reading “The Power of Hope”
The Problem of Pessimism
Something I’ve been thinking through lately is this: negativity, pessimism and gloom can be tools for Satan to use in my life. They can feed doubt; fear; unbelief. They can be a breeding ground for worry. They can stifle my faith, and the power of my prayers. Like worry, pessimism can feel innocent. ButContinue reading “The Problem of Pessimism”
A Very Powerful Force That is Available to Us All…
Something I’ve been learning about recently is prayer. I’m learning that prayer is a powerful, powerful thing. Because God is all powerful and and prayer is God acting in answer to the words of feeble men and women. Those who come to God through Jesus (which we all can do if we come on HisContinue reading “A Very Powerful Force That is Available to Us All…”
Why Worry is Not As Innocent As it Seems…
So, again, I think the subject for this post is worry… and trust. It’s the subject I feel God wants me to write about again, and it’s definitely one I need to grow in! Do you ever catch yourself fretting about something you’re already committed to God through Jesus? Over and over again? And doContinue reading “Why Worry is Not As Innocent As it Seems…”
A Moment of Deep Peace…
The other week, I was blessed by a few days staying with a dear friend. My friend has a beautiful garden. One afternoon, I was sitting in it, reading and enjoying the sunshine. In the peace and beauty of that moment, I could feel the sweetness of resting in God; of basking in His love;Continue reading “A Moment of Deep Peace…”
Do You Ever Put God in a Box?
Do you ever underestimate God? Expect Him to act in a certain way? Limit what you think He can or will do? I remember a friend at University, who used to talk about ‘putting God in a box’. Yup, I do that. And then He bursts the boxes apart by doing far more thanContinue reading “Do You Ever Put God in a Box?”
The Love That Can Truly Set You Free…
Lately, God has been teaching me a lot about His love for me as Father, and what that means. It’s so precious; so beautiful; so healing; so freeing. And I want to share more with you, if that’s ok. Because I think it’s crucially important in setting us free in all kinds of ways. YouContinue reading “The Love That Can Truly Set You Free…”
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