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There is beauty in having time for reflection; often, these are the times when God speaks to us, where we can receive a word and hear His voice. It is beautiful to hear from the living God. He is not dead like the other Gods, but He is living and ALIVE. He is the same…

As we remember today, Resurrection Sunday, the sacrificial act of Jesus who came on this earth so humbly… a Nazarene, born in a manger, rode on a donkey.  He did not portray an expected image of a king.  Isaiah 53:2: “For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, as a root out…

Have you noticed an increase in busyness in recent years?  Many things are pulling away at our attention, and we have different responsibilities and commitments.  We often reminisce about the COVID years. Although locked in, there were far fewer distractions. Frequently, our priorities take a back seat.  It is imperative you look after yourself. Are…

I watched a film yesterday called Overcomer. It was a great Christian film that showed how the characters could overcome no matter the obstacles. In particular, one girl had asthma, but her dream was to become a cross-country runner, which did not stop her.  This story touched me; it reminded me that no matter the…

In the New Year, many of us make new year resolutions. I was listening to Pastor Penny Francis, and she mentioned the habits and choices we start at the beginning of the year set the foundation. May the choices we make be founded solely on God’s guidance.  Over the past few weeks, I have been…

We have entered a new year, 2025, praising the Lord Jesus Christ! Many people have not made it to the New Year. But we give thanks for His grace.  As we embrace the new, of what God is doing in 2025. God has been teaching me a lesson about ‘The Right Relationships’ over the past…

I have a plant in my room, which I inherited from my mother. My responsibility is to water the plant and ensure it gets enough water so it does not dry out or the leaves wither.  Psalm 1:3 says, “ He is a like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit…

I have been busy in the past few days focusing on my assignments, but Praise God, I am almost at the finish line and have been given the opportunity to write this today.  When you reflect on God’s goodness and what He has done in your life, it may not be noticeable to others in…

This song came in my spirit yesterday,  Legacy Nashville ‘Eyes on You’ It is so easy to get distracted by challenges we face day to day, with different priorities taking over our lives. But this song reminds us to fix our eyes on Him. Regardless of what we are struggling with: Anxiety, Fear, and Depression…

It was my Mother’s birthday yesterday, the 4th of July. I was looking back longingly at memories of photos & the love she shared for others. People always speak fondly of my mum, even now, and the lives she impacted from brief encounters. Grief does not go away overnight; you learn to live with the…