One day about 15 years ago my husband said something that I've always kept close to my heart since he said it. We were young twenty somethings, looking up at the sky, it was cloudy and he said when you see grey clouds remember that they will always pass and reveal the blue sky. Since that day, that message has always stuck with me and helped me get through some really tough times. When I wasn't a Christian this sentence was like a mantra to me to help me to keep pushing thro

If you remember, in my last post “ I just can’t do it ! ” I wrote about the time when Jesus healed the man, who couldn’t walk, by the pool. I then went on to say that Jesus can heal us all too, from whatever we need healing from. It doesn’t have to only be a disability or illness, Jesus can heal us from our past trauma, addictions and bad habits. However when Jesus heals us, as Christians, apart from keeping our faith in Him as our Saviour and our only access to the Father a

I remember being asked by two different people on two separate occasions what I wanted to achieve in a particular area. I gave my answer straight away without even thinking. They both responded with the same answer “so what’s stopping you?”. I stopped to think for a moment and then gave my stock answer. They both asked the same question separately because to them there was no reason why there should be any hesitation around me doing this particular thing. After both interacti

It’s the call with the devastating news that stops time. It’s the discovery that you wish you could just cover back up. It’s the betrayal that cuts like a knife. It’s the rejection that keeps you up at night. It’s the hurt and pain that causes nightmares and flashbacks. It’s these life events that rock our soul and send us into states of depression, anxiety and maladaptive behaviours. Life can be beautiful and fun but it can also be very hard with shattered dreams or poverty

Well it’s that time of year, what is called the season of Joy. The nights are drawing in, it’s cold and this year it just won’t stop raining! Now if you are like me, someone who hates being cold and hates rain, especially when it’s constant, then this weather and limited sunlight makes you feel a bit sad rather than joyful. By now you can probably tell that I don’t really like winter! Highlights However even though I’m not a fan of winter, I have to say that I have experience

“ I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us ”. Romans 8:18 Music has always been a big part of my life, I would say it was my first love (sorry hubby!). I remember from a young age finding comfort in music, as it allowed me to shut off from the chaotic world around me. I remember music always being played in our house. My music relationship started with reggae being played especially on Sundays. While my mom was

Ok lets address the elephant in the room. I’m sorry you went through that- the name calling, the subtle digs and the not so subtle digs, the punches, the kicks and the injuries. I’m sorry for the sitting alone at lunch because no one wanted to hang out with you, for not being invited to the parties because you weren’t cool enough. I’m sorry for the person you really liked only pretended they liked you back. I’m sorry for the guy who made you grow up too quickly. I’m sorry fo

Do you ever have a week when you feel like it’s one thing after another? However it’s not just minor annoying everyday things, it feels like there is something more to it, even if you can’t put your finger on it. You feel that these things are put into place to try and distract you or break you. You may feel like you are under attack. Chances are that you are under attack, a spiritual attack. I also use the term spiritual warfare. This is summed up perfectly in Ephesians: “Fo