2020. Phew—I don’t know about you, but I went into that year excited. It was going to be my year. But then—COVID. Everything stopped. Everything shut down. And I can tell you, I was not happy about my plans being ruined and my life being interrupted. The dreaded corona. It was a test for us, … More 8 Important Lessons We Can Learn From the Uncertainty of the Pandemic
Have you ever wondered why God gave us sexuality but then didn’t give us any real practical ways to be able to control it? … More Sex and Relationship Advice from the Song of Solomon
It was a hot and humid day. So hot and humid that even in this store the warm, thick air fought with the air-conditioner in a life or death struggle over which would hold the consumers in its embrace. The air-conditioner was putting up a good fight, but it was just barely prevailing. It was … More What I Learnt About Life from a Man with No Arms and a 20 Cent Coin | Mission Moments
We want to study our Bibles. We know we should study our Bibles. The preacher tells us pretty much every Sunday that we should study our Bibles. There’s nothing really stopping us from studying our Bibles… …and yet, for all that, we don’t study our Bibles. Why? It’s not that we don’t have the time. If you are reading this … More Why Don’t I Want to Study My Bible? [4 Strategies for Building a Stronger Bible Study Habit]
I never used to feel there was any problem with the way the Bible was approached in women’s circles. Maybe I was too busy enjoying the laughter, Lipton tea and Tim Tam biscuits to notice. The fellowship was great, the message seemed good enough, and I was spending time in the Word like a good Christian. … More We Need to Rethink Bible Study [A Challenge to Move from Milk to Meat]
Sunday mornings can be stressful. In this season of motherhood, I dread the morning rush and all the potential mishaps and mayhem that can happen along the way (blow-outs, anyone?). Not only that, but there’s the training of my now-teachable-but-still-fidgety child during the worship hour to look forward to. Training up a child to love … More Dear Mum, God Cares About Your Hectic Sunday Mornings
Wearing a bikini is not a sign of bravery. … More We Are the Brave Ones
Sometimes it’s crippling. The feeling that I’ve hurt someone I love. The knowledge that I’ve disobeyed God’s commands, and trampled upon Christ’s precious gift of grace. I feel like I can’t possibly ask forgiveness from God. Surely He can’t possibly forgive me, after I’ve lost my temper at my husband for the tenth time this week. Then … More How to Let Go of Failure and Move on
We were laying and chatting casually on the bed, when my husband suddenly got up. “I’m going to have a shower.” “Ok! Well, if you’re going to have a shower, then could you please bring me my iPad? The baby will probably feed for another 20 minutes.” My husband rolled his eyes and laughed, “…Because … More The Day I Remembered to Be Still
Has God already shown us how He deals with depression directly? … More How Would God Deal with Depression?
Her Life, His Way 