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What is your bottom line in Faith & Life – Life Changing Information!

I hope and pray that you week is God Filled…today we are going to go DEEP – are you ready? If you grasp this – it will change your Faith & Life! It’s so simple but life changing. What is the bottom line in your Christian Faith? Have you ever asked yourself the question – What […]

10 Messages of Rest From the Father to You

At the beginning of this 2018 (during my month of rest), I asked God for what He wanted me to bring to you, my readers. What did He want my faithful subscribers to read each week? and What did I have to offer? Well, He told me to bring myself…that whatever He is teaching me…to […]

Easter Treats for the Soul

Here are some Easter Treats for the Soul – fellow writers that are members of the hope*writer community share their thoughts on Easter. (you can find out more about hope*writers by taking their Masterclass: Is Now the Time to Writer Your Book? ) There is something for everyone here: If you need ideas for your […]

We are all in a battle….7 Day Devotional for Battle Preparation

Last week I shared with you something shocking, the death of my neighbour and her little unborn baby. But it’s with a very sadden heart that I now write about the tragedy that took place in my country a week ago, at the very same moment as this email has been sent.. 1.40pm NZDT on Friday […]

Are you Searching for a New Depth of Wholeness?

I am going to start off our time in this space with a very interesting quote – it will make you think… “On the healing journey, our stuff will emerge. God allows our hurts to surface at precisely the right time (when He knows we’re ready). With every new layer of need, He shows us […]

Bible Study Expo is here….look who’s a featured author

Every year Marnie Swedberg hosts a series of interviews with authors of Bible Study books. I have been listening to this great resource for years and this year, 2019 I am one of the 10 interviewed authors! If you are looking for a new Bible Study book for yourself or for a small group in […]

3 Spiritual Lessons I learned in Feb …Courage, Murder & Pilgrimage

So here are a couple of spiritual lessons that dropped into my life during the month of February. 1. Courage There is something about Courage that February bought to my attention. Specifically that Courage is the opposite of being discouraged and if you have been with me for a while you will recognise that I […]

How to Experience More of God

So you opened this article because you desire to experience more of God. More of what? Can I suggest that the more is an awareness of God’s presence – not just around us but from our inner being. Not once in our lives but a regular ongoing awareness. It’s not knowing more about Him but experiencing Him (which involves […]

7 Ways to Beat Discouragement and Gain Courage, Drive and Enthusiasm

Here is one thing that I am 100% sure has happened to you this year already....a pesky little discouraging thought has popped into your mind. Am I right? It could be something small like…wow! look at the awesome new job her daughter has just landed, why isn’t that happening to my child..have I failed as […]

Do You Know Who You Are?

When I was struggling last year with the question “Should I keep writing? and What should I keep writing about?”. God told me clearly to keep writing and specifically to share my faith journey with you. To share what I am learning about God, faith life, prayer and my One Word (which this year is IDENTITY- click […]