SPEAK FROM THE MOUNTAIN, NOT THE VALLEY

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Some journeys are sacred, especially the ones that break us before they build us. When you are in the middle of such a journey, you’re confused, weary and still searching for the light, it may feel natural to talk about it. Sometimes you feel drawn to others who are also trying to find their way. […]

ARE YOU MISSING WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY SENT?

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The Jewish people were waiting. Longing. Desperate for a Messiah who would deliver them. They knew the prophecies, they held the promises, and they were certain that their Saviour would come in grandeur. A king. A ruler. Someone who would overthrow oppression and establish a powerful kingdom on earth. But when Jesus came, He came […]

THE GOD WHO WAITS

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“So the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you mercy. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all those who wait for him.” Isaiah 30:18 (NRSV) This is one of the most beautiful invitations in Scripture. It reveals the heart of a God who […]

IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU

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There was a time I found myself constantly asking, “ Why me?” Why did it seem like things always went wrong for me? Why did I carry not just my own burdens, but the weight of others too? I noticed every setback and disappointment, and slowly, self-pity crept in. I began to believe that I […]

THE PROCESS OF DECEPTION

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When God is at work, there is a clarity that brings peace. His presence is unmistakable. His guidance brings light to confusion, hope to despair, and a deep sense of assurance to the heart. You know it’s Him, because even in uncertainty, His Spirit brings calm. God never operates in secrecy or manipulation. He leads […]

FINDING JESUS …

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We spend so much of our lives searching for Jesus. We go looking for Him during our prayer time, in the songs we sing on Sunday mornings, in the silence of our thoughts, and in the corners of the church where we think He is most likely to dwell. We ask to feel His presence, […]

HOW TO FORGIVE GOD…

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I once heard someone say they needed to forgive God. They had prayed for healing, but the sickness ended in death. They had believed for a miracle, but the miracle never came. They had dreams for their life, but the years unfolded in ways they never imagined. I understood the pain in their voice, because […]

GOD IS WITH YOU… ALWAYS!

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In 1 Samuel 12, we find the prophet Samuel standing before the people of Israel, offering what many would call his farewell speech. Samuel, now an old man, looks out over the very people he has wept for, fought for, and led in faithfulness. He knows their story. He knows their failures and yet, in […]

THE WEIGHT OF GUILT!

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God doesn’t just forgive, He forgets too. That’s something many of us struggle to grasp. We accept His forgiveness, but we still live as though the stain of our past lingers. Yet Scripture tells us clearly in Isaiah 43:25, “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I […]

ARE YOU PRAYING OR COMPLAINING?

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This is a question that requires honesty. When you approach God, are you truly surrendering your heart in prayer? Or are you simply venting your frustration, trying to convince God to do things your way? There is a clear difference between pouring out your soul and pouring out your complaints. One invites God’s presence. The […]