James W. More has a book titled ‘Lord, Give Me Patience, and Give It to Me Right Now”. And I’m sure we have often prayed something similar as life overwhelms us with numerous challenges. I have been reflecting upon a promise for a while now, a promise of JOY, and as I have journeyed God …
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Devotional | God’s Selection Strategy: Beyond the Obvious Choice
Have you noticed how we’re naturally drawn to the most obvious or popular choice? We admire and support people who are expected to win, whether in leadership, at work, or even in church—often ignoring warning signs. Or worse, missing the warnings completely. Yet God chooses beyond the spotlight. He is not influenced by popularity or …
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Devotional | Feeling God’s Pleasure
‘Sing to the Lord, a new song, Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.’ Psalm 96:1,2 NIV I grew up in a family that was overly religious and very strict – my grandparents’ home became my home when I was nearly three …
A Devotional | Eternal Glorious Rest
Since May 2014 God has been teaching me about rest and I experienced a new lesson the other day….. It was a busy day but a good day. I was able to bless a friend with a homemade lunch and it was wonderful to catch up. Then I was able to help with the pickup …
Devotional | STOP, THIEF!
I’m curious how many of you have engaged in theft this week. I’m sure some of you reading this are feeling offended that I’ve accused you of an action generally considered unchristian. After all, good people don’t do things like steal. But I’m also curious how many of you, if you went through your bag, …
Devotional | Abounding
Psalm 86 verse 5 (NIV) But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow in anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Abound. This week I have been thinking about the word, abound and abounding. Its not a word I hear used in conversation often but you will find it in the Word of …
How Much Time Should I Give to God?
Have you ever wondered how much time you should give to God? What’s the ‘right amount’ so to speak? Is it okay that I only gave God ten minutes today? Am I less of a Christian because I barely get two sentences strung together in prayer before my kids interrupted me—again? Should I really be …
DEVOTIONAL | The Things We Believe
We recently started doing a series at our church called ‘Who Told You That?’ and we’re looking at some of the misconceptions we have about God and the Bible. It’s been an interesting series to prepare for as it’s made me look at some of my beliefs and ask myself where that belief started. The …
Devotional | Peace, Perfect Peace – a Promise and an Instruction
Early in January, we had three wonderful nights at a retreat house in the border ranges of northern NSW. As we arrived at this little place of peace, I asked the question. God what do you want me to do in 2026? My strength is limited. What is the best way to use the strength …
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Devotional | Lacking in nothing
There is a glorious statement made in the Bible:“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalms 23:1 (NLT) “I have all that I need”, has that been your experience lately, or have you been struggling? Let me share with you my recent struggles………When I started my Diploma of Ministry in 2018, …