We have just celebrated “Mother’s Day” and my thoughts have turned to memories about my Mother’s faith, and the influence it has had on my own life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. I remember as a child, both my sister and myself had jobs to do on a Saturday morning before Read More…
God’s Gifts Of Joy.
Joy has a way of breaking through ordinary days, gift wrapped with your name written in God’s hand writing. How do I know? Well God has been teaching me more about his character, his unique love for each one of us, and re training me to understand that some of the things I have believed Read More…
My Little Thank You Prayer.
Thank you Jesus for waking me this morning, and filling me with your light. For that is what you are Jesus, you are the light of the world and in you there is no darkness. You have plans and purposes for my day today as I live in you. You remind me that Christ is Read More…
Love Forgiveness Joy and Peace
The shops are filled with the spirit of Easter everything from cards to buns and every conceivable kind of chocolate. The holiday vibe is heavy in the air as people plan their escape for a few days. Most of us love chocolate, especially our children, and we do love to play the game of Read More…
A Waiting Game.
A waiting Game. I didn’t choose to be in a waiting season, it was forced upon me by circumstances out of my control. Some of us are on hospital waiting lists, biding our time to be treated. Others of us put ourselves on waiting lists just to get something we really want. I have never Read More…
Yes You Can!
I came across a little book, I had given my mother many years ago, it was tucked away in a box of old photographs. The book is written by Emile Stephan and is called “A World To Discover.” the first verse says “Our knowledge is never still. It is a form of longing. Ever Read More…
Forever His Own.
Fire! Don’t touch, I can hear the words of my mother. I step back and obey her voice for I have learned to love and trust her. Don’t cross the road without looking both ways, and make sure you do not talk to strangers or get into their cars. I was a child that was Read More…
Why Faith
I would like to introduce you to a special friend of mine, I met this friend at a very low point in my life. I was disillusioned with relationships at the time, and feeling very lonely and misunderstood. I think we all feel that way at times, we build relationships and enjoy the company of Read More…
Longings
When I was around 2 years old my sister contacted Polio, and life changed for me dramatically. Suddenly my sister no longer shared our bedroom, she had to live at “Somerton crippled children’s home” in Adelaide No body explained or even tried to talk to me about this, it was thought I was too young Read More…
Shattered Dreams and Broken Hearts Part 2
Elliott calls out to me from next door “Hello Neighbour” and I smile because there is something about a little boys innocent greeting that lightens up the day. He is a friendly little man, much like his dad who came to offer his help when my husband was rushed off to hospital with an allergic Read More…