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…”
Category Archives: Hope
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 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?”
It’s Not Over Yet
Below are some words I wrote to encourage Christians who are going through hard times. When you are trusting Jesus as your Saviour and following Him as your Lord, though life can be very tough at times, there is always a reason to keep going, because God always has a good plan in the end.Continue reading “It’s Not Over Yet”
A Place to Rest and Remember He is God
This is another full week when I’m busy preparing for a session in a recording studio. There isn’t a lot of time for blogging. So I thought I’d share a poem I wrote a while ago. I wrote it at a time when I was pretty anxious and fretful, and on holiday. In the midst ofContinue reading “A Place to Rest and Remember He is God”
You’re Surrounded by Far More Love Than You Realise
One thing I have been learning recently, more and more, is about living in the Father’s presence, aware of His love. Whether or not we realise it, the Father is always there with us; surrounding us; reaching out to us in love. He gave His Son so that we can turn back to Him, be forgiven and receiveContinue reading “You’re Surrounded by Far More Love Than You Realise”
