My mother. She is a quietly determined person. She doesn't force her opinion on anyone, but lets you know what she thinks. She is an amazing artist, pushing it to the side to raise her children. She never compromised in taking us to church, even when my dad wouldn't go. She would stay up late … Continue reading Mia Mamma
I believe in a Big God
I’m trying to be bold and courageous. Its tough to be bold when you have so many insecurities going round in your head. I’m working on being courageous...sometimes it is more challenging than I think. Especially when it comes to my work and dealing with parents. But I keep praying God will help me to … Continue reading I believe in a Big God
Grace and tribulation
CS Lewis on Grace and tribulationGod, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.This is thought-provoking. How do you get through something that tears your world apart without stain? I am reminded of our family crest. I have always loved crests and coats of arms … Continue reading Grace and tribulation
A Treasure
Today would have been my Nanna's birthday. She died 11 years ago. I don't have any pictures of her. My Family has very few. My Nanna rarely had her picture taken. Apparently, she disliked it. And yet sometimes my memories of her are so vivid I wonder if I really need a picture. I still … Continue reading A Treasure
My Faith Journey.
My Spiritual journey cannot be defined by any one moment, as there were many moments like signposts pointing me to Christ. I grew up in the aftermath of the death of a sibling, even now I still miss him, 28 years later. It's amazing how someone you knew for such a short time, can impact … Continue reading My Faith Journey.
Maybe this reason
2011... On the way home from church one day, I was listening to 'Insight for Living- by Chuck Swindoll' on 98Five Sonshine FM. He was talking about suffering. He mentions that if we have not suffered we cannot empathise. If we have not lost a child or loved one, we can't fully understand what its … Continue reading Maybe this reason
facing the Crosswinds
I'm having a lovely holiday and I'm way over due for an update. And since I was so tardy in blogging the next few posts will be some ponderings I wrote down last year that I wanted to digitize… FACING THE CROSSWINDS I am learning to be content, to trust Him, to not be alarmed … Continue reading facing the Crosswinds
The Day we were Magnetic
Here's a fun post from my old blog site that I'll soon be deleting. (March 2011) So over summer my nieces and nephew visited me lots. One particular day we had planned for ages. The day we were going to paint our magnets, play games and watch Mr Bean. We used some plaster kits I'd … Continue reading The Day we were Magnetic
Life renewed
This is something I wrote last year, that still rings true for me. 🙂 _______________________ After a few difficult months, love and life have been restored in my heart in the last 6-8 weeks. I can feel myself enjoying the sunshine shining on my face, even on those days that it seems there is little … Continue reading Life renewed
We are beloved creations
[God] who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV) 'Thankfully, God is never tempted to cut me off because of my sin. Instead...God tames the unruly parts of me, gradually replacing them with peace, joy and love for others. As we … Continue reading We are beloved creations
Lost Corner Orchard 