Category: Living
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Focusing on presence rather than personalities
The thought that Kenya is celebrating 49 years of Jubilee, as a nation just brings me such joy. Leviticus 25:8-24 brings such clarity to how God sees us and the possessions He has placed into our hands. The land and the produce we grow on it belongs to God and we are to use it,…
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More of the Blue!
I love a good holiday. The chance to leave everything behind, run off and enjoy some sun. No holiday in site just yet, but I cannot wait until then! It is on some fronts. It is time to simplify and detangle. Time to take stock, kick back and relax. Time to laugh, feel the sand…
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The Long Kiss Goodbye
Ever felt trapped? Ever worried and dithered over planning your escape route? I recently fell into a deep hole by wrong associations. Taking on a leadership role of a well-dressed project, after a well-dressed presentation. I failed to ask myself some crucial questions, to base my response on good judgement. Fatigued by a two-year stint…
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Faces and Masks
Ephesians 4:25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Getting to know people is always a long trip home. Then again, sometimes it works out as a long kiss goodbye. Obsessed with presenting ourselves in the best light possible. Now…
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The Rest
God’s Word gives us the best perspective on rest. So why do we find it so hard to take a break? Could it be our ‘work hard’ and ‘get-it-done’ upbringing? I really think so.
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A repeat lie is still a lie!
Ever had a person call you out on betrayal that never happened? Ever had your name come up all over the place and wonder is going on? I made friends with a pleasant lady, recently introduced by other friends and acquaintances. She had recently come to town and had few friends. As we got to…
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Happy days
By the end of day 5, his gaze was dominating, challenging and downright demeaning. By day 6, he was chasing Miz Pembleton round the house in mock-fights. By day 7, the late afternoon fights began to turn nasty.
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To New Beginnings!
A few years ago, I dreamt I was asleep on my side, with one arm draped over the side of my bed. As I slept, I could hear the steps of a little dog enter the room, run up to the side of the bed and lick my hand. The whole episode was so vivid…
