When Jesus walked this earth, His glory was largely concealed and dressed in a human frame. On one occasion He sensed His power being directed to a woman in need. She demonstrated great faith and perseverance to press through the throng of people surrounding Him. And she thought if she …
I choked back the lump rising in my throat because this wasn’t about me at all. This was a special adult baptism and dedication service, involving my daughter-in-law and grandson. But I couldn’t help feeling overwhelmed and overcome by emotion as I sat in church for the first time in …
How do you define simplicity? My definition includes: receptivity to creation, a natural state, clear and uncomplicated, without artifice. In spiritual terms it could look like absorbing and living out the basic fundamentals of faith. It can involve living with purity of heart, humility, gratitude, contentment, sufficiency, being intentional, and …
I was stopped in my tracks by my husband’s words. It turns out that I have been less than gentle or calm in my behaviour towards him and more like a woman who is anxious and stressed. For the record, my man is generally calm, patient and methodical, whereas I …
Chilly feelings of negativity washed over me like waves. I could only consider how bad and insufficient I was, not think about how blessed I am by the grace of God. My soul sank into mud and stuck fast. How do we shake those feelings off? Here’s a suggestion. “Consider …
