“We just want what’s best for you.” Those were the words spoken to me some years ago. On the surface, they sound caring and loving. But as I dwelt on them days later, I realised that under the surface of … Continue reading Selfless Love
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.Psalms 139:23 NIV Have you ever tried to explain how you’re feeling about something only to stumble over the words? Try as you might, you just can’t articulate … Continue reading Minute Devotions: He knows your heart
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one – 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ESV) God is faithful. When times of trouble hit, which they will, He is faithful to strengthen us and protect … Continue reading Minute Devotions: He is faithful
Well, Happy New Year, all. No matter where you are in the world, we are all officially in 2022. And most likely, you’re hoping and praying that unlike the last 2 years, this year will be different. I know I … Continue reading Welcome to the New Year
What disappointment has gripped your heart this year? It’s New Year’s Eve and as I sit and reflect on the year, I find myself thinking about the disappointments of this year. While we have all been impacted by the goings … Continue reading New Year’s Reflections
I’ve never had a lot of patience. Waiting is not something that I do well at all. I know a lot or people say that, but anyone that knows me well will vouch for me when I say I don’t … Continue reading Unraveling in the Waiting Room
I enjoy spending time in nature. Being in nature reminds me of God’s awesomeness and creativity. I especially find myself in awe and wonder when I am sitting by the ocean or am standing on a mountaintop. Earlier this year, I found myself looking out at the Andes Mountains, in Chile, and I was struck by their magnificence. They took my breath away. These beautiful mountains that sat as an amazing backdrop to Santiago were incredibly huge and majestic. No matter which angle you looked them from, you couldn’t help but be struck by their presence. I found … Continue reading Reflecting Jesus.
I was driving listening to Lauren Daigleand The Belonging Co sing Peace be Still this morning and the words of this song just hit home. I don’t want to be afraid Every time I face the waves I don’t want to be afraid I don’t want to be afraid I don’t want to fear the storm Just because I hear it roar I don’t want to fear the storm I don’t want to fear the storm Peace be still Say the word and I will Set my feet upon the sea Till I’m dancing in the deep Peace be still … Continue reading Peace be still.
You don’t need a significant other to be significant. Yes. Just, yes. I think we need to have an honest discussion about this perception and belief that we’ve allowed to infiltrate our social norm that people are not complete on their own. When I saw this poster online, everything in me wanted to jump up and scream, YES! For as far back as I can remember, happily ever after and a ‘complete’ life was presented as being married with kids and having a house and a dog. For years Hollywood and books and social media have pushed this belief … Continue reading Significance
I was asked recently what trying to live intentionally was like. In my last blog I spoke about having ‘hope’ as the word for this year but having intentionally as my word for last year and I have been thinking about what last year looked like for me with the word intentionally as my focus. How did this word shift things, if at all? And what I can say is that it helped me shift two things: my thoughts and my perspective of time, mainly, how I spent my time. Firstly, time. When I embraced the whole concept of ‘intentionally’ … Continue reading A year of living intentionally.
Reflections by Leila 