“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 [KJV] Common brown butterfly When I started this blog in January 2023, it was with the intention of sharing a fortnightly encouragement – a word in season – to Christian single ladies. Well, it’s now three years and 78 blog posts later. No doubt you, like myself, have seen many changes happen during that tim

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 [KJV] Nativity It often feels as though there is much to fear. We fear change, people, evil, our own failings, and uncertainties. Each of us also has private fears we never voice to others. And yet, around 2000 years ago, an angel appeared to a group of s

“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul”. 1 Peter 2:11 [KJV] Tower Hill I’m sure we can all think of instances when we felt very alone in a crowd. Maybe you went to an event and didn’t know anyone there. Or you were in a place where everyone around you was speaking a language you didn’t know. Perhaps you were the only work colleague who didn’t laugh at the boss’ crude joke. Maybe you’ve joined a new chur

“And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.” Acts 16:14 [KJV]   I was recently reading a list of prayer points, and one stood out: “pray the Lord would open hearts to the Gospel message”. This thought comes from Acts 16:14, which says, “And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which wo

“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 [KJV]   At some time, we all reach a point in our lives when continuing to do God’s will seems impossible. Circumstances seem hopeless, our labours appear fruitless, disappointment crushes us and we are emotionally and physically exhausted. “Lord,” we might say, “I can’t do what You want!” But what we’re really saying is, “I don’t want to do what You want.” Yet Jesus says, “If y

“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 [KJV] I was sitting with a group of friends at a function, when dessert was announced. Instantly, one of the men’s faces lit up with a huge smile. “Wow,” I joked, “You must really like dessert, you’re beaming!” The man looked confused, then laughed, “Oh no,” he said, “My wife just came back into the room. I was smiling at her.” Aww! There’s something special about the way a person’s face

“The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary:” Isaiah 50:4a [KJV] Think for a moment about a situation familiar to most Christians. You went to a church conference, camp or service. You were stirred, became emotional, prayed a prayer, made a promise, or knelt at the front during an altar call. But now you’re home again. The emotional high has gone. Old habits and sins tempt strongly. Life’s pressu

“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3 [KJV] Waitpinga sunrise SA...

“I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19b [KJV] Flinders Ranges SA There are many descriptions...

“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and...

“Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life” Proverbs 4:23 [KJV] One of my sisters gave me a colouring book...

" “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God” 2 Corinthians 3:5 [KJV] The...

"O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever." Psalm 136:26 [KJV] During the week, I read Psalm 136 in my...

“My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.” Psalm 57:7 [KJV] Have you ever noticed the difference between...

“ Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the...

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:” Colossians 2:6 [KJV] Last week, I was researching a theological...

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:” Colossians 2:6 [KJV] On Monday, I returned home from a 2,400km...

“And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same...

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek...

“And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? …And [the angel] saith unto them, Be...