Children are born with little understanding of the value of waiting. Any parent or teacher can attest to that, especially during the days leading up to special events. The minutes seem like hours; the hours seem like days, and the days like years. Parents feel their children’s anxiety and frustration, and while they sympathise, most […]
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True Confessions of a Reformed Amateur Fixer
I once was a chronic wannabe fixer. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I’ve come a long way, but I must keep alert, or I can easily slide into a role that I am not meant to take on. If a family member or a loved one is facing a crisis, be it physical, spiritual […]
It’s Not a Waiting Game for God
Patience is a virtue they say, but it’s a difficult character trait to foster. If you can master it, the rewards are great! Trust and patience go hand and hand in God’s kingdom. Psalm 40:1 Psalm 40, Verse 1. “I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and He heard my cry.” As […]
God Often Does His Best Work Behind the Scenes
Years ago, when an everyday person could code a website, I did a lot of work on my earliest website. I spent countless hours of work, to be honest. The work needed to be done; the old code interfered with new systems. The old code was sloppy, resulting in a need for a complete reorganisation […]
What to Do and What Not to Do While Waiting
I felt the nudge of the Spirit to continue the theme of ‘in the waiting’ this week. If you haven’t yet read the first instalment, you are welcome to read it here. We all find ourselves waiting, probably more times than we can count. We stand in a queue at coffee shops, banks, and fast […]
Keep it Short and to the Point
For the most part, Jesus’ prayers were short and to the point when he healed, forgave or delivered someone. His most prolonged prayers were heard only by his closest companions. (John 13-17) Perhaps I should write a book, “Caveman Prayers” by Katherine Walden. “Heart, be at peace!” “Arm, be healed!” “Forgive me, Jesus.” “Jesus, Iowa […]