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 …
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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 | 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 | 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, …