1 John 3:1 (MSG) – “What marvellous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are.” I’m speaking to regular church-goers who have attended church since before you can remember. Perhaps you have said the ‘Sinner’s Prayer” at some point in your life. After […]
Children
Treasure Your Gifts
One of the joys I had as a child was watching the bottom of the Christmas tree fill up with presents. It mattered little to me how many presents were addressed to me, just as long as there were plenty of colourfully wrapped gifts tucked away under the branches. In my eyes, each parcel was […]
Love Well Those He Loves Well
Have you ever seen a child run with open arms to give a spontaneous hug to a perfect stranger, at least a stranger to them, if not their parents? I have, and I have been blessed to receive such hugs as well! One was bestowed upon me at a bus station by Sarah, who was […]
Beware! God Might Use You to be the Answer to Your Prayer
Galatians 4:4-7 – “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, […]
I’m Not Tired, Just Busy!
What overtired toddlers can teach us about our own resistance to rest Most parents know when their children are over-tired and heading for a major meltdown. Preschool teachers know the signs too. Giggles and laughter morph into manic cackles. A carrot accidentally touching meat on the dinner plate triggers a temper tantrum of epic proportions. […]
Another Cup of Sand
Learning when to stop pouring and start discerning One evening, I had the delight of picnicking at a neighbourhood park with my brother, his wife and their two small children. Four-year-old Marshall raced to finish his sandwich as he spotted a fully equipped play area in one corner of the park, not too far from […]