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After the Storm Comes the Rebuild

When I write, I often weave messages throughnarratives, but today I feel led to share a profound truth that the Holy Spiritrevealed to me during one of my quiet moments with God. When life’s stormsswirl around me, I seek refuge in the pages of Scripture, which is where Idiscovered a simple yet transformative promise for those who choose to trust inGod’s faithfulness."Afflicted city,

Tired? Hang in there: Embracing Hope and Trusting in God's Making Process.

I am God's Masterpiece, created to display the glory of God,and so are you. We are made in his image, formed in his likeness and equippedwith gifts and resources for his purpose. Each person you see walking aroundthe surface of this earth is a part of that purpose, a unique piece designed byan expert craftsman. Each is uniquely chiselled, hammered and hewed for areason. And it's not the

Discover Something New on a Familiar Path

Haveyou ever walked along a familiar path and suddenly noticed something you hadn’tseen before? Perhaps it was a new road sign, a freshly repainted house, or anewly opened store in your neighbourhood. Your first reaction might be,"Wait, when did that happen?" New things have a way of stopping us inour tracks and making us pay attention. This isthe essence of Isaiah 43:19, which

Discover Renewal and Restoration in the Arms of the Father

One evening, I sat down with my family to read the secondchapter of the Book of Joel from the NLT translation. As we made our waythrough the verses, we paused at verse 25, where we found ourselves caught upby the play on words:  “The Lordsays, “I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts, the stripping locusts, and the cutting

Aligning Our Plans with God's Will: A Path to True Success

Mostof us recite the Lord's Prayer, but how often do we pause to consider the truemeaning of this line, 'your will be done,' and its impact on our lives?  For some, surrendering to God'swill comes naturally; for others, especially those who prefer to be in control,it can be a challenge. Yet, God's unwavering desire for each of us is to trustHim and welcome Him into every aspect of

The Flawless Piece : Trusting In God's Plan

I know the AuthorHis works are flawlessDespite the many twists and turnsIt always comes out great at the end He's asked me to star in his latest pieceI am confident of his plot And at ease with the themes that will emergeIn the play of my life The storms will rage; the winds will blowIn the endIt takes me safely to the beautiful shoreHe intended for me That's why I choose

How to Find Hope and Strength by Remembering Who You Are

As a child and an adult, Ilove animations. My best friend recently reminded me of Disney's classic, TheLion King, and it brought back many memories and a lesson I had forgotten. Oneof my most memorable scenes from The Lion King is when Mufasa, the maincharacter's father, tells his son Simba, "Remember who you are." Thissimple phrase holds a powerful message that is relevant not only to the

Finding Inner Peace: Nurturing Divine Connection Amidst Life's Turmoil

Peace, a divine gift from God, is often disrupted by external turmoil characterized by our everyday lives. But maintaining inner peace amidst life's challenges is crucial for our holistic well-being. In my journey, I've learned to cultivate and sustain my peace through connection with God. Philippians 4:6 reminds us of God's surpassing peace, accessible through trust and surrender. God's presence

Embracing Change: Building Strength in the Face of Adversity

The great thing about being a writer is you can go back and read your own articles and get some advice from yourself. I am sharing highlights from an article I wrote a while ago that's anchoring me at this point in my life.Here are three things to remember: When life throws one of its many curve balls, it leaves you spiraling.  Life's got its highs and lows. We all go through good

Living Your Best Life: Decade by Decade with God's Guidance

 As our life seasons change, what God plans for us and expects usto get involved may change. We must keep listening to his direction and stayalert for his guidance for change, so we are not stuck in the past, hung up onwhat he asked us to do in a past season that's no longer relevant.  As God's dear children, we must beattentive to hear what he asks us to do now, in this season.