Tag: faith
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The intricacies of growth
Spring is a season of starting fresh and new. Everything seems to have come alive – the Kowhai trees look like sunrays with their yellow flowers, the Clivias are showing off their orange arrangements, and all sorts of pink, red and purple flowers are currently blooming in our garden. We wake up with the songs…
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Are you prepared?
Are you battle ready? Jesus is the author and the finisher of our faith. (Read Hebrews 12:2) We have the victory in all circumstances, because he has overcome the world! (Read John 16:33) While going through a tough time, the Lord reminded me that I am to proclaim my victory over the situation, because the…
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Connected to the foundation
When was the last time you had a spiritual root checkup? Making sure you are spiritually healthy is vitally important for both your mental and physical health. It can impact those around you and take your focus of off Christ and the purpose you were made for. What are physical and spiritual roots? The primary…
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Is it a mindset?
Romans 12:2 KJV: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” What does it take to believe that we are wealthy, successful and healthy? The meaning of the word prosperity is:…
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The Gift of Joy
Is joy a feeling? Or is joy a gift from God we have access to in the most difficult of circumstances? There are many scriptures in the Bible that refers to joy. When the Israelites came out of Egypt, they celebrated with joy. When Nehemiah led them to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and they…
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Living Water
My husband and I like to go walking. We usually do short walks on account of the kids. Sometimes they are not as excited about the prospect as their parents are. On a recent walk we encountered a small waterfall. The water gently fell down the mountain side into the stream. As I reflect on…
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Lilies of the field
As I started this new year, I kept on feeling prompted to think about the scripture about the lilies of the field. In Matthew 6:28 – 29 Jesus said to the people that they didn’t need to worry about their clothing, but that they should look at the lilies of the field which blooms without…
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Abundance
When we came to New Zealand in 2020, I didn’t know what my purpose was. I distinctly remember feeling the Holy Spirit prompting me to write. I began writing a book about my life starting with writing my name and the meaning thereof, as a starting point to simply start. As I wrote about my…
Be quiet and Listen 