Category: Christian Living
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An Encouragement To Endure
Did you know that what you say or do today matters into eternity? I am quietly reflecting on what it means to live and speak for Jesus each day where He has placed me. Bloom where you are planted as the saying goes. As I look back, I fondly recall…
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5 Ways To Look After Your Wellbeing When It Feels Like You Can’t
Self-care is all the rage these days, except when it’s nearly impossible to do. Here are five practical ways you can still take care of yourself as you take care of others. (This post first appeared on my Substack – Anchored Hope For Her Heart) We know self-care is needed.…
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A Battle Cry For Courage
Where were you when Charlie Kirk was assassinated? It’s a question I’m sure many will recollect in the future, like where they were when 9/11 happened. I was at my mum’s helping her to support my sister who recently had surgery. I had never heard of Charlie Kirk — or…
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Recalibrating As A Writer
Let me take you on a journey. I think many of you might join me at the start. But as we progress, some of you will click right off with an eye-roll. Others may venture further with me before throwing words like rocks via comments, emails, or unsubscribes. Still, a…
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The Gospel Net
Jesus knows us. We have a purpose and a place in this world. He knew His disciples, their hearts, and their motivations. And He would often surprise them in how he would do things, for truly His ways were higher than theirs. It is the same today. As I was…
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No Sweeter Truth
This week in my Bible reading, I have been studying the book of Romans. It is a rich feast of God’s grace, mercy, and love toward sinners. With a heavy longing to hear from the Lord, I came to Romans 3. My soul felt sapped. My mind was sleepy. I…
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Spring Does Ring A Heavenly Chorus
Upward with outstretched colour do tulips tend to rise,Basking in the glory of the Son who made the skies. Bringing joy to those who glimpse their petals open wide,Warmer days are coming, as the frosts have fled to hide. Lambs draw close to mother who stands grazing upon the field,They…
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Rethinking Our Mission Field
We stand in awe of missionaries in cross-cultural environments sharing the hope of the gospel. Reading biographies of men and women in church history who made a difference with the gospel inspire and move us. Without downplaying the spiritual victories of the major league biographies, (which are incredible stories of…
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A Mother Unknown
A few evenings ago, I was in tears. The trigger was the envy in my own heart of seeing someone’s success. I am reluctant to share that one of my weaknesses is jealousy stemming from pride. Seeing their achievement brought out my ugliness from within. Thankfully, the Lord is working…
Ruth Clemence 