What are we, that we should think to stand before Him, at whose rebuke the earth trembles, and before whom the rocks are thrown down? Jonathan Edwards Living in a society where crucifixion is practically non-existent, it is hard to imagine or picture the true intensity and brutality of such a death. We cannot physicallyContinue reading “A Second Crucifixion”
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To the Depressed Heart
Depression is real. Many times, it may be disguised behind a friendly smile or a bubbly personality, and takes you by surprise when it randomly comes up in a passing conversation. The more people I get to know, the more I realise how many Christians really struggle with depression. The more I see it andContinue reading “To the Depressed Heart”
To The Death
We need heros. In such a broken, dark and painful world, we need them. True heros are sparks of hope on this world’s backdrop of suffering.
Cultivate The Wonder
If you Google “most beautiful places in the world” you will see some pretty amazing things. Creation is filled with scenery that literally takes your breath away. From high mountains to deep oceans, we are surrounded by awe and wonder. Life itself is also filled with beautiful moments that bring many indescribable emotions and feelings.Continue reading “Cultivate The Wonder”
Satan Knows You
Imagine having the audacity to walk into God’s throne room, stand before Him, and disagree with Him. That’s what Satan did. He walked into the presence of God and told Him He was wrong. God had said that Job was the most righteous, God-fearing man on the whole face of the Earth, but Satan believedContinue reading “Satan Knows You”
The Art of Resolve
This past week (or month, actually) has been pretty busy. It has been a combination of meeting deadlines, sorting through boxes of junk, and preparing to move house. Through the craziness and chaos, it has been tempting to look at the heaps of stuff, and long to do list, and become discouraged. It had beenContinue reading “The Art of Resolve”
The Pain of Loss
I’ve often wondered what it must have been like for the Israelites to watch as the full glory of the Lord entered into the tabernacle. This must have been such an awesome moment, when God made His presence among man so tangible and real. I have also wondered what it must have been like whenContinue reading “The Pain of Loss”
The Wonder of the Ages
Imagine you are a soldier fighting in a battle. It has been going on for a while and, looking out over the battlefield, you realise that there is no way this battle will end before nightfall. There are just too many foes left standing. Lifting your sword, you resolve to keep going, regardless of howContinue reading “The Wonder of the Ages”
Hear My Heart
Souls Need Songs. Hayden Nesbit If you know me, you know I love music. I find silence very distracting and almost depressing. Music is the first thing I listen to in the morning and it’s the last thing I hear before I go to bed. It adds colour to everything I do, and motivates meContinue reading “Hear My Heart”
Lord, I Want to See
The commotion of excited voices and hurried footsteps breaks through the darkness of a blind beggar’s existence. Hearing such a crowd passing by, the man, certain that something significant is occurring, asks the people what was happening. “Jesus is passing through!” is the excited response. Unable to join in with the excited crowd, the blindContinue reading “Lord, I Want to See”
To The Heart 