I was watching a podcast recently where the preacher shared how she had attempted to take her own life twice, several years apart. In both situations, she found herself repeating, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.” Incredibly and thankfully, on both occasions He brought her to safety. This story reminds me of the undeniable power in His name. … Continue reading Prayer
Loving Him Like My Cat
My cat doesn’t do anything other than be.Yet every day I pat him and say, “What a good boy.” My partner does far more.And yet he’s rarely told that he’s a good boy.Instead of patting him and telling him he is loved, I point out what needs to be done.Better. Right. Properly. While journaling, the … Continue reading Loving Him Like My Cat
Snagged
I was out walking when the path narrowed because of overgrowing blackberry bushes. I couldn’t take a step without being caught by their thorns. I had to keep stopping to carefully remove the barbs, doing my best to protect my skin and clothing from being torn and scratched. Lately, I have been reflecting on the … Continue reading Snagged
The cost of resistance
Holding a stance of resistance requires way more of me than doing the thing I’m resisting. And the cost – my peace! “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 NLT Photo … Continue reading The cost of resistance
The Gift of Interest: Why It Matters
“I’m part of an anthology book project called ‘What is love’”. “Oh cool! Hey, guess what happened to me last week?” The disinterest is familiar, but I don’t let it catch or my disappointment show. Instead, I ask, “What happened”? Since that conversation, I’ve been reflecting on interest. Being interested. Receiving interest. It feels sparse … Continue reading The Gift of Interest: Why It Matters
Two Ears, One Mouth
I have set myself a “conversation” goal for 2025. Ask more questions. Say less. It's too easy after a little bit of listening to think I have enough information to give you all the answers. When a conversation repeats, despite my (self-assessed) fabulous advice, that’s a sign. What’s needed this time, is not the same … Continue reading Two Ears, One Mouth
Pronunciation
I live in a multi-cultural city. You probably do too. I have enormous respect for anyone who can speak more than one language. Those that tell me their “English is not so good”, I look at them and marvel. “I can understand you clearly. You are much cleverer than me. I can only speak English.” … Continue reading Pronunciation
Holding on
An image came to mind . . . a child holding on to her parent's trouser leg. Not timidly because she was doubtful or unsure. Instead confident, in a way that said, ‘I can do anything because my Father is with me’. Anchoring to God is for our strength. Not because we are weak but … Continue reading Holding on
Acceptance
What happens when I stop trying to change the one, I love? What happens when I accept him just as he is? He’s not like me. He’s like him. And that’s how he’s supposed to be. Instead of covering him in expectations, what happens when I cover him in acceptance? Something tells me it will … Continue reading Acceptance
One Day at a time
Getting to be a Day might sound like a piece of cake but it’s not. People are always wanting more OUT of their Day, more FROM their Day, and what people don’t realise is the pressure to get more done in a day is very hard work on a Day. It’s exhausting. And sometimes the … Continue reading One Day at a time
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