Category: Faith and Suffering
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Identity
The last couple of days have been a struggle. To be honest, I am not entirely sure why. I have my suspicions. A lot of it is my own insecurity. Recently, I have found myself comparing myself to others either wanting to look more beautiful, or get a successful job…
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New Beginnings
Hey everyone! The summer came for a week and has sadly left us again! Almost the end end of July already – where is this summer holiday going? My birthday and baptism are fast approaching now and I am getting so excited! I have finished my 2 baptism classes to…
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A Troubled Heart
Dear friends, I am writing today with the intention to write very few words. My heart is troubled within me as I have read someone’s grieving words over the loss of an unborn child. I can not empathise for I have not experienced such a loss. I can only sympathise…
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Having a hard day?
Hey there! I have been working my way through a few Psalms every day this week – roughly 10 a day. I find this is an encouraging start or end to my day at the moment. It is reassuring to know that people in biblical times cried out to God…
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Comfort and Challenges from the Cross of Christ (The 4 C’s)
I recently embarked on a trip to Portugal which was a tremendous experience and it was able to go ahead because of the generosity of some close friends of the family. Whilst I was there I was able to see much of the Algarve: beaches, shops, the opportunity to swim…
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You Can Do It. Keep Going!
Have you got any situations in life you can share that have meant you have had to persevere, even through the difficult times? Situations where you have had to keep on keeping on despite the circumstances? We are called to persevere a lot in God’s Word and it’s something I…
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Transformation: This is who I am.
Hey there! I am impressed that I am cracking out these blog posts now! I thought I would only ever write a few but I am determined to keep writing. It’s all good practice. Admittedly I have a degree and a creative writing course that must be completed but for…
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A New Year. A New Day. A New Start.
Hi All, Happy New Year! It’s going to be a good year and I can’t wait to see how God is going to mould each day for His perfect plan for us. I have spent a lot of time reflecting over 2011 and all the challenges that I faced. But…
Ruth Clemence 