“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 [KJV] Last week, I gave a speech in one of my Bible College classes. The topic was ‘illness’, so I shared what the Lord has been teaching me through chronic illness. Looking back over God’s goodness throughout the last decade was such an encouragement to m

“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 [KJV] Last week, I was sitting at my desk when I suddenly felt very downhearted. A heavy emotional weight settled on me, my eyes turned weepy, and my thoughts spiralled. Is all this study just filling my head with knowledge? Is there any purpose in what I’m doing in life? What if I’m wrong about, well, everything? Then I paused. Why was I thinking like this? Mome

“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 11:22 [KJV] Pink Easter lilies Lately, Easter promotions are everywhere in the supermarket. In the lolly aisle, it’s all about chocolate bunnies and eggs. In the bakery, hot cross buns appear in increasingly strange flavour combinations. In the deli, signs advertise ‘Fish for Lent’. And in the outdoor section, a l