Don’t forget

Deuteronomy 4:9 My mother inlaw is well along the difficult road of dementia. While she still remembers those people and events she has known for years, she cannot remember what happened an hour ago. It is very sad to see someone’s memory and well-being deteriorate before our eyes, and we can only hope that weContinue reading “Don’t forget”

Just thinking

Philippians 4:8 I wonder how much thought we put into what we think about. If we reflect on how we think and what we dwell on many of us would probably hope that no one found out. It seems natural and even attractive to think negative, discouraging, demeaning and impure thoughts about ourselves and others.Continue reading “Just thinking”

Living a thankful life

Psalm 100:4 Living with thankfulness allows us to appreciate and enjoy life. To be truly thankful though means to be fully aware that we are neither deserving of nor entitled to anything at all. That way we can be thankful for even the smallest good things in our life. Thankfulness should encourage a life ofContinue reading “Living a thankful life”

Discontent drives out thankfullness

1 Chronicles 29:13 We seem to live in a world where the quest for more has replaced appreciation for what we have. Discontent can drive positive change but when constant and unrelenting it can be impossible to please. We are bombarded with advertising and are fascinated with the fantasies of perfect bodies, flash houses andContinue reading “Discontent drives out thankfullness”

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?”