Category: Verse of the Day
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Naming our Daughter: Peacemakers
When coming up with a name for our daughter, my husband and I considered SO many. What was important to us was a name that not only did we like the sound of, but that also carried an important, biblical truth. Names in the bible are so significant – they can signify purpose, character, circumstances. They…
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Abundant Life: Finding Favour with God
“When the king smiles, there is life; his favour refreshes like a spring rain.” Proverbs 16:15 (NLT) Tweet Jesus is the King of Kings. In John 10:10 it tells us that he came to give us life in abundance, that we can have life in him that is purposeful, joyful, and everlasting. We receive this…
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Help! My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open…
I don’t know about you, but usually my brain has too many tabs open. Things to think about, tasks to juggle, people to speak to, places to be. But I am currently on maternity leave, in the midst of a pandemic, in a one room apartment, back at my parents’ house. Suddenly my list of…
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Fruitful Pruning
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 (NLT) Tweet This last couple of months has been incredibly hard for me and my family. I’ve been angry at God,…
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Freedom to Serve
“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.”” Galatians 5:13-14 (NLT) Tweet Jesus…
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Love is a Verb
When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. John 15:8 Tweet We are saved by faith alone. That’s it. No additions. It is not by anything we’ve earned but simply but putting our faith in Jesus that we receive his incredible gift of eternal life. However,…
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Be Still, Let Go, Let God
I’m a forward planner. I like to have my next 10 steps planned out, to have thought through every eventuality and made an informed decision. I like to know what will happen and be prepared. Planning itself isn’t a bad thing. In many circumstances, when done well, planning ahead is wise, and failing to plan…
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Boldly Approach
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” Ephesians 3:12 Tweet I think it’s safe to say I’m not perfect. In fact on a daily basis I think, say or do things that I’m not particularly proud of. Especially when I’m tired, or hungry, or feeling under the weather.…
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Love is a Choice
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Mark 10:9 Tweet This Saturday just gone we celebrated my husband’s 26th birthday and all things him. And, despite not being able to celebrate in the usual way (dinner out somewhere fancy and maybe a movie) it was so brilliant to spend time together reflecting…