• God will show Himself strong for you

    “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 I felt prompted to share this blog post again today. I believe there may be someone who needs to hear and be encouraged by…

  • The Awe and Wonder of Christmas

    The Awe and Wonder of Christmas

    This Sunday, my talk at church was about “Christmas Means”. I had chosen as my theme: “Emmanuel which means God with us.” “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”Matthew 1:23 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a…

  • Time for a Stretch

    “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes. For you shall expand to the right and to the left, And your descendants will inherit the nations, And make the desolate cities inhabited”. Isaiah 54:2-3 I want to…

  • Advent Calendars

    Advent Calendars

    “Have you got me an Advent Calendar this year“ asked Daughter looking hopeful. Husband and I exchanged looks which we interpreted between us thus “Is she serious-yes I think so-did you-no-did you-no-oh!” Daughter apparently can now also interpret “the look” because she proceeded to look sad and tell us that we were the “only parents…

  • True Joy

    I am reminded today of this post about experiencing true joy in the really difficult times of life that we go through. If you are going through such a time then please read this post Joy in the hard times and I pray it will encourage and bring fresh hope to you today.

  • Advent Kindness

    My friend Mark sends me his Advent Calendar of Kindness every year so I thought I would share it with you too 😊. Enjoy and may it inspire us all to little acts of kindness throughout December.

  • Christmas means?

    Christmas means?

    So dear readers, I have been asked to preach on December 12 and been given this heading for my teaching – Christmas Means? As we start Advent, I’m interested to hear what Christmas means to you too. Please let me know by commenting below. Have a blessed day.