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Life is a journey and sometimes we travel through green pastures and sometimes through parched desert areas. Some seasons are easy and everything works well but at other times, everything that can go wrong does go wrong one after the other and life can be a struggle. Where do we find strength for the journey... Continue Reading →
Recently I came across the story of Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who did not realise that World War II had ended. He joined the Japanese army in 1944 and was stationed in Lubang, Philippines. Allied forces defeated the Japanese Army and the war ended in 1945 but Hiroo and a few Japanese soldiers survived.... Continue Reading →
These days we look up recommendations for restaurants, movies, books, holidays, experiences before we dive in. With handy personal devices and so many apps, we don't mind getting recommendations even from strangers on the internet and we take their word for it. Once we decide on one, we move in to make a reservation so... Continue Reading →
Have you ever tried to reach someone desperately and then when you get hold of them say "Where are you?" rather than "How are you?". I have done this so many times especially when I get hold of my husband after ringing him numerous times when he was probably locked away in a meeting. The... Continue Reading →
We live in a time where many voices are beckoning for our attention and added to that we all live very busy lives with our calendars packed. Sometimes, all we seem to be doing is running from one task to another with no time to reflect and devoid of the life giving presence and light... Continue Reading →
Happiness depends on “happenings” or external circumstances, but Joy is more permanent. So, what is Joy? Joy is more than a feeling. It is the fruit of the Spirit and is the confident assurance of God’s goodness now and into the future, no matter the circumstances! Kay Warren in her book “Choose Joy: Because Happiness... Continue Reading →
Have you marveled at a caterpillar transforming itself to butterfly? It is an extraordinary change, the characteristics of the caterpillar are totally gone and a new creature totally different, beautiful and free appears! Often we are far more focused on changing our circumstances but God is interested in changing us. Just like a butterfly, our... Continue Reading →
Have you enjoyed an orchestra performance? All the musicians have their instruments tuned and when they all play in harmony, its just magic. Even if one instrument is out of tune, then its not pleasant. It is exactly the same in the church. Each member is unique but there is an underlying unity brought about... Continue Reading →
There are times when we feel we missed out on life, that we could have done things differently and it would have worked out better for us. We all have regrets but dwelling on them and constantly looking back will weigh us down and hinder our run forward. When you watch an athletics race event,... Continue Reading →
Perhaps like me, you too like admiring beautiful houses and functional spaces. You usually never hear people say "You have got a great foundation". Instead people notice and appreciate what can be seen, that is the beautiful house. There is a lovely kid's praise song by Psalty that has so much wisdom in it. It... Continue Reading →
Designs for Glorious Living 