Tag: God
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I’d Rather Be…
How many times have I had the thought – ‘I would rather be…’ run through in my head? There are times in life when we find ourselves in places doing things that are outside our comfort zone. Things get uncomfortable, turn tough and even feel rough only for a season. Pain seems to carry extra…
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Fearless for God
I want to be fearless and get that motorbike. That in itself serves no purpose if I have no spiritual strength of fearlessness. I am chasing God’s boldness and confidence. I have never been an extreme sports fan but I could in the future!
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The Scattering
Community is something we are designed to appreciate and at the best of times, we revel in it. The rest of the time, we crave acceptance, company and comfort. After all, God created us for His enjoyment and blessing and in His company we find joy and fulfillment. So what better way to live than…
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Waves of Change
I learned that a large group of friends and former colleagues were due to lose their jobs at the end of this month. The international company they work for, sold some years back and the new investors have chosen to send a youthful, highly competent, capable, well-trained and dynamic team on early retirement. For some,…
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Am I in this Alone?
James 2:23 ‘and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God.’ Solitude is great. It helps me clear our heads and listen to God. Short meaningful bouts of solitude can be our most productive. Longer sessions give me the…
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Aiding and Abetting
Our daughter came home from school one day and dropped onto the sofa face drawn and followed by a long sigh. “That is it! No more soccer for me. It was so embarrassing!” Naturally, we asked what had taken place and she blurted out that one classmate scored an own-goal. The other school team laughed…
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Fearful? Who Me?
As we mature into teenagers and young adults, the battle of the mind becomes a harsh reality. Peer pressure pulls one way, global trends another: and then there is a God. What does God want for you? What do you want? How close are you to goal? What needs to change? One word – fear.
