God’s love story began the story of Jesus’ love long before any single miracle, parable, sermon, or personal testimony. He intentionally designed the plan of salvation—not as an afterthought or a knee-jerk reaction to an unexpected situation. God’s love remained so complete that He had already put His plan to redeem us in place, even before temptation led to the fall. Jesus’ compassion, teaching, Word, and work …
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Devotional | Love has a Tough kindness by Ray Hawkins
Today we are reposting a Devotion from Ray Hawkins Kindness is the tender touch and soft voice of Love. It’s the ‘sister’ to Patience. Kindness is the unexpected response to another person’s unpleasant behaviour or insinuation. The usual response is to become either defensive or aggressive.For people who had tasted God’s gifts, the Corinthians had …
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A Devotional | Faithful to our Calling
Paul was Called to preach in Philippi but was taken there in a very roundabout way, but he still preached the Gospel and led people to Jesus. He didn’t let disappointment be his focus rather he remained faithful to his Calling. What a challenge it would have been especially imprisoned and chained up, but even …
Devotional | That verse in Psalms
My favourite Bible verses are from Psalm 139. No, not the part that everyone quotes about being fearfully and wonderfully made.
Devotional | The New Adventures of Spirogirl
Here comes a bend in the road – not a fork! For the last five years I’ve been neck-deep in my series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Writing about the DNA of God has becoming a consuming passion! I’ve indulged every Berean nerd bone in my body, delving into Greek and Hebrew as fast …
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DEVOTIONAL | Don’t Leave Your Shield in the Bag
Shield of Faith: Don’t Leave Your Spiritual Protection Unused The other day as I was out running some errands, I found myself caught in an unexpected rain shower. As refreshing as walking in the rain can be, I don’t particularly like being drenched, but I couldn’t avoid it. Head down and powering on, my frustration …
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Devotional | Faith Declarations
Greater Is He that is in me than He that is in the world. 1 John 4 verse 4 (NIV). Songs speak to me. Whether its the melody, the beat or the lyrics, songs are one way that God gets my attention. Recently, I was talking to the Lord about a re-occurring problem I have …
Devotional | Is God in Control?
Do you remember being told the moral of a story when you were a child? Something that helped you understand life better? They aren’t just found in fables. Morals are generally a pithy, short sentence which make sure you don’t forget or miss the point of the story. And a good one really sticks with …
Devotional | Is God Overwhelmed?
The last few months have been challenging. Actually the last several years have been difficult. My body seems to want to age despite my demands that it doesn’t. It’s needed lots of maintenance and suffered lens transplants (which are often referred to as cataract surgery). Kidney stone removals have required seven different rounds of anaesthetic. …
Devotional | With Joy?
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 …