I just want to give testimony to God’s unexpected kindness. His mercy. How sometimes He can surprise you with something you didn’t see coming, but something you needed. I’d been in full-time ministry a long time. I was pretty worn out. I’d battled anxiety on and off. I thought a few times that a SabbaticalContinue reading “When God Surprises You With His Kindness”
Category Archives: Hope
When Your Heart is Hurting
Recently, the Lord has been encouraging me about His gentleness. His kindness, and His tenderness. And His compassion for us when we are hurting. I believe that, when we are hurting, His heart aches to comfort us. He gave His Son so we can be forgiven, when we come to Him through Jesus, turning awayContinue reading “When Your Heart is Hurting”
When it Doesn’t Make Sense
God has been teaching me lately about trusting Him. About trusting in God’s goodness when it doesn’t make sense. Trusting that He is acting in love, and that He knows what He is doing. Maybe it doesn’t make sense now, but one day it will. Trusting in Jesus as my Saviour and following Him asContinue reading “When it Doesn’t Make Sense”
A Love That Changes Everything
I’m slowly learning that being loved by a Heavenly Father changes everything. Belonging to Him through Jesus Christ, following Jesus as my Saviour and Lord, and knowing God as my Abba Father, brings hope and love into my life in an incredible way. I don’t always realise it, or appreciate it. But it’s true anyway.Continue reading “A Love That Changes Everything”
Thoughts on Going Into a New Year…
How do you feel about going into a new year? Some people love the feeling of a fresh start; new possibilities. I sometimes feel like that, but, to be honest, a new year can stir up other things in me. I can feel anxiety about what the new year will bring. Perfectionism can highlight allContinue reading “Thoughts on Going Into a New Year…”
When it’s Hard to Remember What is True
Do you find it hard to remember God’s truth in the busyness and grind of everyday life? I’ve been trying to figure out how to remember truths about God’s love for me and who I am in Him (because I belong to Him through Jesus, trusting in Him and following Him). Because it’s really easyContinue reading “When it’s Hard to Remember What is True”
Handling Anxiety Through a Time of Change
Do you find that times of busyness and change can stir up anxiety? I know they do for me! It’s been a pretty stressful time at work lately. Lots of changes at work, and changes that I find pretty anxiety-provoking and OCD triggering. So I thought I’d brainstorm about handling anxiety through a busy timeContinue reading “Handling Anxiety Through a Time of Change”
Thoughts on This Covid Christmas
How are you feeling about this Covid Christmas? It’s such a strange time, and there’s a lot of sadness, I know… especially at the moment. In the midst of the Covid Christmas sadness, I just wanted to share 4 brief encouragements that have been blessing me. How do I feel about Christmas this year? TheContinue reading “Thoughts on This Covid Christmas”
Let’s Not Waste This Covid Space
Can you actually believe how fast time is passing? I had a strange flashback a few weeks ago. My bubble family and I were celebrating Thanksgiving, as we do every year. We were there in my friend’s kitchen, preparing the food, as we do every year. And I had a sudden flashback to last Thanksgiving.Continue reading “Let’s Not Waste This Covid Space”
Responding to the Coronavirus Changes
So the world just changed. Majorly! I guess we’re all in still in shock, trying to figure out how to walk through this situation. I really hope you’re doing ok. I’ve been praying and processing, and here are some thoughts I’ve put together. I really hope they will bless you through this time. The mostContinue reading “Responding to the Coronavirus Changes”
Caroline Abblitt 