I am a creature of habit. Doing things impulsively or just for the heck of it is just not my style. I just tend to like the predictable familiarity of a routine. As it is still summer holidays here in Australia, my usual routine during school time does not exist at the moment. And I …
Purpose, Contentment and Complacency
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” As I read this verse it made me think about ‘Purpose’. God created us to do good things that He has already prepared in advance for us. Works do not save, …
Change is inevitable
Here in Australia, the kids are on their summer break. The new school year commences in the beginning of February. My son will be going into what they call ‘Senior Secondary’ here and that is a change that will require more responsibility towards his studies and a start of a lot more thought to what …
Wise Men
Over the weekend, I tried to get some Christmas shopping done. Went to the shops on Saturday and it was absolutely hectic in there with the crowd. I don't do very well with crowded spaces and neither do I enjoy shopping very much so I was looking forward to finishing my task and getting home. …
When God Says Go
Who doesn't love a good underdog story? The story of David and Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17 is one such story in the bible that we have often heard from the time we were little.It is a lesson of courage, faith, and overcoming what seems impossible. The Israelites under the command of King Saul …
SALT
Yesterday at my women's bible study that I have the privilege of leading, we were discussing the very familiar scripture passage Mathew 5:13-16 where Jesus calls us the salt and light of the world. We talked about the two and how we as believers are to influence the world around us. When Jesus calls us …
Look Within
The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery can be found in John 8:1-11. This story reveals the forgiving heart of our Lord Jesus and the free gift of grace available to us all and reminds us of John 1:17 which says "For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came …
