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Have you started on a new project, a new task, a new opportunity with great enthusiasm and determination and then realised that not everyone is for you and with you? Have you faced opposition and discouragement from forces actively working against you? Often when we embark on a new pursuit to glorify God in our... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney once said, "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them". Too often dreams fail not because the dream is impossible but because we run out of steam and we give up. We need to know that God puts dreams and visions in our hearts so that He... Continue Reading →
We live in a world that is always connected and a million voices and paths are beckoning our attention. Which is the path that I need to take? What is the voice I need to hear? It is so easy to spend a few minutes here or there on various social media, be easily influenced,... Continue Reading →
A popular saying goes, "People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care." There is truth in this. When we go through trials and deep sorrow, no amount of knowledge is going to comfort us. In the valley situation, we really want the love, support, care and compassion of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Designs for Glorious Living 