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Intimacy can be a funny thing. We can spend so long running from it, avoiding it, and outright refusing it, but once we have accepted it, we still manage to find ways to dampen and squash it.

Afraid of Intimacy with God Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com Fear of intimacy. It’s nothing new and no one is exempt from it. While some people might be better at it than others, I think it’s safe to say that, to some ex…

In Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Eustace goes through a painful but necessary transformation. One that wakens him up to his own shortcomings. It's a journey that Jesus takes us through as well.

Voyage of the Dawn Treader Photo by Ralph on Pexels.com It’s well known that C.S. Lewis used many of God’s attributes in the characters in his books. You don’t have to look too closely at Aslan to see much of Jesus in him, i…

We as Christians often talk and sing about the refiner’s fire. We call out to God “Refine us with fire Lord!” but do we truly understand what we’re saying?

Refiner’s Fire Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com We as Christians often talk and sing about the refiner’s fire. We call out to God “Refine us with fire Lord!” but do we truly understand what we’re saying? We may use…

Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com ‘Diagnosed’ is a word we seem to hear more of these days. Not just regarding general health but in mental health as well. Before I get into this post, I ask that you look at the heart behind it and above all, take it to the Lord. Ask Him what is relevant to you. I pray that the Lord will lead me as I write this and that it will be read with the love that is intended....

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Devil in the Diagnosis Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com ‘Diagnosed’ is a word we seem to hear more of these days. Not just regarding general health but in mental health as well. Before I get into this post, I ask tha…

What is good and evil? It’s a straightforward question, right? It’s something we learn from a young age. Helping others = good. Hurting others = bad. We expect both good and evil to look a certain way and that is why the enemy is able to deceive so many. 2 Corinthians 11:14 tells us that Satan masquerades as an angel of light....

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The Wiles of the Enemy Photo by Jan Kopu0159iva on Pexels.com What is good and evil? It’s a straightforward question, right? It’s something we learn from a young age. Helping others = good. Hurting others = bad. We expec…

Photo by Francesco Paggiaro on Pexels.com Whether we mean to or not, we regularly make the Bible about ourselves. We look for verses that encourage us, guide us, comfort us, all the variations that involve us. We run to God shouting “I need guidance! What do I do?” or when life is too much, we weep and cry out “Lord, I need your help!” And being the loving and faithful Father He is, He will meet us where we are....

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It’s Not About You Photo by Francesco Paggiaro on Pexels.com Whether we mean to or not, we regularly make the Bible about ourselves. We look for verses that encourage us, guide us, comfort us, all the variations that…

Husbands and wives are one in the eyes of God. So how does that translate to us as parents? This is the revelation that God gave me recently. I hope it blesses and maybe even challenges you.

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Two Sides of the Same Coin Photo by Joey Kyber on Pexels.com A few months ago, God gave me a revelation. Mothers and fathers are two sides of the same coin. It’s said very clearly in the Bible that when a man and woman marry…

I hope my latest post finds you well. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year

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Little Drummer Boy Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favourite Christmas carols and always has been. When I was a kid, it was the one I always looked forward to the most and I wo…

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com A few weeks ago, I saw someone post a song in a group. I kept scrolling and didn’t think too much about it. Then about a week later, I kept thinking about this song. One that I hadn't even listened to yet! So I decided to go back and find it. It’s called Prepare the Way by Michelle Benedek....

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Prepare the Way Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com A few weeks ago, I saw someone post a song in a group. I kept scrolling and didn’t think too much about it. Then about a week later, I kept thinking about this song…