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What’s in a name?
“But now, this is what the Lord says –he who created you…he who formed you…:‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;I have summoned you by name; you are mine.’” Isaiah 43:1 (NIV) I was thinking about this verse and began to ponder the expression: “What’s in a name?”Names are important. They’re given to us by our parents…
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The Weary Soul and the Gentle Shepherd
The content discusses the universal experience of overwhelm and grief, emphasizing God’s presence and support during life’s challenges. The author reflects on personal losses and the importance of faith in recovery. They highlight the power of compassion and listening to others’ struggles, advocating for turning to God for comfort and strength amid sorrow.
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New Look, Same Heart
Back in 2013–14, I was posting here regularly—sharing reflections from my walk with God and the lessons I was learning along the way. Since then, the blog has been mostly quiet, with just a few scattered posts over the years. Life moved forward. So did I. But the need to pause, reflect, and write never…
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Light and darkness
”In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.“ John 1:4-5 ESV The theme of light and darkness has been on my mind this Christmas season. As we come to the end of 2023, and reflecting on the year…
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Journey Through Divorce
With the passage of time I can now reflect on my experience with a degree of detachment and share some of the main stages that mark my journey through divorce. For me it was one of the most catastrophic events in my life and the journey through it could best be described as an emotional…
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Two minds
‘Now the mind of the flesh [which is sense and reason without the Holy Spirit] is death [death that comprises all the miseries arising from sin, both here and hereafter]. But the mind of the [Holy] Spirit is life and [soul] peace [both now and forever].’ (Romans 8:6 AMP) What is this saying? It says…
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Father and Daughter Part 3
This is the final part of the story about my relationship with my father. In many ways it has been the most difficult to write and yet it portrays the very essence of why I started this series. I hope I do it justice! One afternoon my phone rang. It was daddy. He was ringing…
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Father and daughter Part 2
I feel it is important to reiterate that these posts are a reflection of my own personal perspective. Despite his addiction, daddy was a very kind and generous man throughout his life and it is my sole aim, through these posts, to retell his truly inspirational story. My first letter to daddy was written in…
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Father and Daughter Part 1
Daddy… A wonderful man whom, to my eternal shame, I underestimated much of my life. He was a ‘good man’ at heart, with a spirit of generosity and kindness that is seldom found…although it took me many years to realise it. Looking back to when I was a child I have only a few memories…
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