Devotional by Karen Rees “In this world you will have troubles. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 I was reading the Old Testament books of prophecy during the early months of Hong Kong’s demonstrations against the serious erosion of guaranteed freedoms. At first, the demonstrations were massive peaceful protest marches. We …
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Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge? The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile – Psalm 94:9-11 God sees it and gets it. There are many comforting …
Then the LORD said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock.” Exodus 33:21 (NIV) Have you ever noticed that there are many Bible references to standing or being on rocks? Lately I’ve been wondering … why rocks? When I think of the majesty of God, I think of far …
Have you ever been lost? Have you sat in your car or stood on a street corner, looked around, and wondered where to turn next? Getting lost is not uncommon when we are in unfamiliar surroundings. However, we expect to know how to get from Point A to Point B in our neighborhoods without difficulty, …
Oftentimes, it is easy to forget that it is the journey we are supposed to value and enjoy as much as the desired outcome. I find myself wanting the job finished, the research done, the piece written, instead of pausing to genuinely relish the process. It makes me wonder if there’s a part of me …
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The other day I woke up with a song in my head. I don’t often wake up with songs playing in my mind, but the song Weep With Me by Rend Collective was playing on repeat. It’s a beautiful song, one that asks questions of God whilst also praising Him for His goodness. It’s a song …
Nehemiah. Well known for being the great leader with a great vision who rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls in the Old Testament. Reading this story, we tend to get swept away by the political, social, and religious interaction between Tobias and Sanballat, who are opposed to the restoration of Jerusalem’s people. Not willing to let up on …
I have been fighting with my vision since 2019, before we knew the world-wide pandemic would hit. I was suffering from cataracts in both eyes and was scheduled for surgery in March of 2020. Well, we all know what happened then! In Canada, everything that was “elective” was canceled and I was put on hold. …
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Ephesians 4 (verse 32) issues a challenge for us to be kind and helpful to others; compassionate and understanding; we’re urged to forgive others just as God in Jesus Christ has forgiven us. Past hurt But let’s be honest it can be a HUGE challenge to forgive and 1 particular aspect of my life has …
Today for Throwback Thursday we are looking at a post by Josephine-Anne Griffiths Recently I felt the need to question my loves and loyalties.Yes, I do love … passionately. I love Jesus. I love my husband, my children and grandchildren, my nieces and nephews, brother, sister, my parents, aunties and uncles, my whole family, and …
