Genesis 50:20 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…. Joseph reflects on the hardship of his life and recognises it wasn’t about him, after all. I wonder how many of us would view our circumstances differently if we saw the greater good being accomplished – in us, through us and despiteContinue reading “Good for who?”
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Never alone
Despite the many ways to connect these days, more than at any other time in history there are still many lonely people. There is such a large perceived pressure to have a large amount of friends or followers on social media. There is also an expectation that life is always exciting, new and fresh. WeContinue reading “Never alone”
Unanswered prayer
As much as I want these words to be literally true, I realise that they can’t be. I don’t know how many times I have asked God for something, and it never happens. Whether I have been asking for healing or for the release of a financial burden or the change of someone’s behaviour andContinue reading “Unanswered prayer”
Turmoil and trouble
Will North Korea start a war? Will the volcano erupt? Will an earthquake cause a tsunami? Will a hurricane wipe out a city? Will my marriage survive this rocky time? Will I still have a job this time next year? Will I be able to afford an interest rate rise? Will my kids make goodContinue reading “Turmoil and trouble”
Where is your trust?
There are many things that we try and build our lives on. For some it is popularity, others it is wealth, for others it might be family or friends. You might pursue education or sport or a better job to give you a sense of stability, purpose and security. None of these things come withContinue reading “Where is your trust?”
What does God look like?
We have all grown to have a certain picture in our minds of what God looks like. For some he is seen as aggressive and angry. For others he appears distant and disinterested. While for others he is some new age peace loving, all inclusive pacifist. Our impression of what God looks like will generallyContinue reading “What does God look like?”
Security blanket
As children we clung to the security of our favourite soft and cuddly toy or blanket. It provided comfort and courage in a big and sometimes lonely world. It would help us sleep at night and calm our fears of the dark. Growing up though we left those childish ways behind us because we beganContinue reading “Security blanket”
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