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 …
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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, …
Experiencing the Wonder of It All: From Eden to Every Day
How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24 Eden: Experiencing the First Sense of Wonder Have you ever thought about how Adam and Eve must have experienced the wonder of God’s creation as they explored the Garden of Eden? Wandering amidst the …
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Devotional | The Importance of Our Calling
If we know what it is that Jesus wants us to be, if we have been given a vision (an idea, a dream, a promise) showing us a clear direction from Him, then we must be obedient to that Calling. It is not up to us to say it cannot be achieved or attained for …
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Devotional | Cultivating Kindness
CULTIVATING KINDNESS In October this year, I chose kindness. There were other options. I could have gone with joy, or faith, or love, or happy. No, that isn’t a typo or an errant autocorrect. I don’t mean happiness. The exact word was happy. I wasn’t deciding what emotion to feel, but which to buy. The …
DEVOTIONS: Remembering Jesus is our reason for the season
Today we are reposting a Christmas devotion from 2019. Just as relevant today as when it was first posted. And just like that, Christmas is only a few sleeps away. Christmas trees are flickering their bright lights. Tinsel is hung up all over the place and all the old family recipes are being retrieved from drawers …
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Devotional | God will finish what He has started
Philippians Chapter 1 verse 6 (NIV)..being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It feels like the word completion has more meaning attached to it right now. In a few days, on Tuesday the 2/12/2025, my husband and …
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Devotional | A Precious Message
As an author, speaker, or your average Christian trying to share the gospel with someone, it’s hard to know how to please God and not chase the praise of men. I mean, if you aren’t relatable, likeable, or at least moderately proficient, no one will hear the precious message entrusted to you to share. So, …
Devotional | ‘Potential Faces the Storm’
As I took this picture, I titled it Potential. So much promise of a dark beautiful flower. But behind me built dark menacing storm clouds in agreement with dire warnings and promises of hail. So much obvious potential in the emerging flower but would it survive the threatening storm. Jesus said ‘In this world you …