"It is unlikely that we will deepen our relationship with God in a casual or haphazard manner. There will be a need for some intentional commitment and some reorganization in our own lives. But there is nothing that will enrich our lives more than a deeper and clearer perception of Gods presence in the routine... Continue Reading →
Life after lockdown – Our relationship with Jesus
Has your relationship with Jesus Christ been effected during this Pandemic? I'm not sure if people are still blogging about Covid-19, or what type of restrictions you are facing in your part of the world, but where I live (Melbourne, Australia) it's LOCKDOWN! I have been working from home since April, we are not allowed... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Food for thought- When limits lead to community
I have wondered if the greatest loss we must grieve is our limits. It drives us to humility before God and others like little else. - Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Lord God, we thank you for your mercies that are new each day and are often evident when we are lacking, in ways we... Continue Reading →
Life after lockdown – Our relationship with God
Has your relationship with God been effected during isolation caused by Covid-19? For some, life before Covid was pretty busy, and finding time to slow down to connect with God was a real struggle. While others, whether busy or not, had no problems making that time a priority. Either way this pandemic has presented Christians... Continue Reading →
Life after lockdown – Could this be a good thing for our relationships?
The pandemic that is COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. While it's true that the economy has been impacted, and who knows what that means long term, especially for small business's, international travel and face to face education, i would say the thing that's been impacted the most has been relationships. Over my next... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Food for thought -Our loss can lead to life
The Lord is close to the Brokenhearted, he rescues those whose spirits are crushed - Psalm 34:18 Our culture routinely interprets losses as alien invasions that interrupt our "normal" lives. We numb our pain through denial, blaming, rationalizations, addictions and avoidance. We search for spiritual shortcuts around our wounds. We demand others take away... Continue Reading →
Be a Epaphras
You are probably wondering who or what the heck is a Epaphras, and that's ok, it's not like he is at the center of Christian movies, sermons or small group bible studies. (if he has been for you please share!). But i think he should be, especially when it comes to how we pray.If you... Continue Reading →
I recently started using soap…
Isolation and restrictions because of COVID-19 have caused everything and everybody to slow down. While its hard to say how the economy is being impacted, and people are forced to do things differently world wide, God is using this time to get peoples attention. In a recent sermon i heard from my pastor, he shared... Continue Reading →
Remembering the real story Writer
https://youtu.be/JSFWIHMC1Cw We are living in crazy times! On the surface it looks like COVID-19 is in charge, and that we should be giving all of our attention to it like its the script writer, responsible for the next part of all of our stories. I am not suggesting that we ignore it like... Continue Reading →
The Word in the wilderness
In Matthew chapter 4 we read that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness by the devil. What a bumpy start to Jesus's ministry. Right after he was baptised, God announced from the heavens that he was pleased with his son and the first thing that happens is he is led to the... Continue Reading →
