Leave offence behind
We have all heard the statement: “Offence is taken, not given”. Is this really the case?
I have had it on my heart as we close off 2015 to make...
Christmas – The Unopened Gift
You've seen this happen before. There's that one gift left unopened under the Christmas tree. Maybe you forgot it was there, maybe you're unsure of what it might be...
Which Way Is It?
Have you ever been heading somewhere but suddenly you don't know which way to go anymore? You've forgotten if you had to turn right or left and suddenly the...
I’m single, but I’m married
“But they seem to love each other a lot?”
“Nonsense! Show me a couple together more than 26 years or something and I’ll show you love,” said my mother in...
Come as you are
COME AS YOU ARE.
I saw this quote printed on the back of a girl's jacket in a picture online. I paused for a moment and instantly knew this statement...
What’s wrong with being lukewarm?
I recently heard someone say, "Well they're kind of a Christian. I think they believe in God." And that's enough right?
To say you align more closely with the idea...
The truth about fear
Why do you give up, before ever giving it a proper go?
These words were said to me by someone very dear to me recently, and it really forced me...
The prostitute next door
What would you do if you found out you had a prostitute living next door? What would your first reaction be? Call the police? Confront her?
Well, believe it or...
Should my situation define me?
The easy answer should be a flat resounding "no". But how often do we let our situations define us and eventually steal from us? How often do we say,...
A Blessing in Disguise
A few mornings ago I was driving in my car and thinking about the challenging day ahead. I knew it might be a difficult day and I used the...