Category: Bible verses

  • The Doldrums

    The Doldrums

    I read a post yesterday which reminded me of something I had written a while ago, and I felt prompted to share it again today. Perhaps there is someone who needs encouragement this morning that there is always hope to move forward. This post is for anyone who may be experiencing a feeling that they…

  • The Imposter…

    I was very fortunate to be invited to the First day of the Test Match at Edgbaston on Friday to watch India play England. I confess I’m not a huge cricket fan but Test matches are special and there was a great atmosphere in the crowd. People had dressed up in all manner of outfits…

  • Leaving traces….

    Leaving traces….

    Yesterday, I went into our guest bedroom to find something. What with Covid and the travel restrictions, it’s not seen a lot of guests in the last year or so and has become rather a dumping ground for all sorts of family mess. However, it seems that one member of the family has been sneaking…

  • True Hope..

    I have realised that hope is not as easy to define as I thought and can be easily misunderstood. My own hope in the past was not always properly formed and I think when I reflect back was either a false hope, misguided optimism or wishful thinking on my part. So then when things did…

  • Blogging Anniversary..Thank You

    Yesterday, I received a reminder of my 4 year blogging anniversary…it came as a bit of a surprise as I hadn’t realised. So a big thank you to everyone who has read, liked, commented, followed me and shared my posts over these last four years. Thank you 😊 I have connected with some amazing bloggers…

  • #TestimonyTuesday – God’s Provision

    When I was growing up I was fortunate that my Dad taught me about how to manage my finances and honouring God with my finances. He taught me about being generous and supportive of God’s work, helping those in need and giving on biblical principles. When I received my first pay packet Dad helped me…

  • Grandad’s Notebook – Friendships

    Grandad’s Notebook – Friendships

    This is an entry in Grandad David’s book written in November 1905 on the subject of friends. Be cautious in your choice of friends. It is of no small importance in life to be cautious what company we keep, and with whom we enter into friendships; for though we are ever so well disposed ourselves,…