Monthly Archives: September 2009
One Foot In Front Of The Other.
It’s been a crazy summer with lots of great times, but also lots of challenges. How do you navigate your way through the mad times? This summer has been one of those times! There have been fearful moments – the … Continue reading
“Women ministering” or “Women in Ministry”.
I love this quote from an article written by Dr Scot McKnight, a Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). It’s taken from his article “Women Ministering” on www. cbeinternational.org “When we ask the question of women … Continue reading
Calling in 5 Acts
Who me? Am I allowed to do this? Am I called to be this? Should I want to do this? No. Surely it’s just my own selfish ambition. Crying out for attention. AGAIN. So why won’t it go away? Why … Continue reading
The Responsibilty of “Much”.
I spent 6 months in the Philippines a few years ago and was privileged to meet some amazing people; the most physically poor yet spiritually rich I have ever met. The first day I arrived we were taken on ‘outreach’, … Continue reading
Watchwoman.
‘Be busy at home.’ That’s what my Bible says young wives and mothers should be. That phrase had always some-what bothered me. To my perfectionist tendencies, it hinted at dawn-to-dusk ironing, washing, caring for children, husband, too-many guests, having cushions … Continue reading
Dented Bumpers.
A few weeks ago I had a bit of a car crash. Nothing serious, just a momentary error meeting someone else’s momentary error, resulting in a squashed bumper and loss of no claims bonus! What was interesting about the whole … Continue reading
Think Of The Leaders You Respect The Most.
Think of the leaders that you respect or who impact you the most. What is it about them that earns your respect and admiration? Be as specific as possible! For me, some of the characteristics that I admire are people … Continue reading
When A Dream Comes True.
“If we have not achieved our early dreams, we must either find new ones or see what we can salvage from the old. If we have accomplished what we set out to do in our youth, then we need not … Continue reading
Broken Dreams.
After the dream has gone. Rosalyn Carter (wife of President Jimmy Carter) wrote: “If we have not achieved our early dreams, we must either find new ones or see what we can salvage from the old. If we have accomplished … Continue reading
Pigeon versus Eagle.
Are you a Pigeon or an Eagle? It’s probably not a question you’ve been asked before, but I think I know which most people would rather be. Recently God called me to leave my pigeon ways behind and rise to … Continue reading
Holy Dust.
It was an amazing weekend. We spent it with great friends, worshipping the Lord and learning more stuff about Him. There was a special time of praying for each other. People shared words, prophesied, it was truly life-changing. The atmosphere … Continue reading
