The beginning of Thor: Love and Thunder sets the scene of a man staggering through a barren desert land. His daughter has just died and in his grieving state, he stumbles across the dry, hot, dusty land. He is the picture of suffering: Chapped lips, cracked skin, tears leaving wet trails across his dusty face.Continue reading “He’s One of Mine”
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Down in the Valley
It all started with a single loud shout. In seconds, we were surrounded by angry men waving guns in our faces, yelling and swearing. Chaos followed as I watched my worst fear unfold right in front of me. Moments later, I lay on the cold floor with the rest of my family, hands and feetContinue reading “Down in the Valley”
New Year, Old Promises
With the start of every new year often comes the feeling of hope. Hope that this year will be different. This year, those resolutions will be kept. This year the exercise routine will be strictly followed. This year, the devotional plan will be finished. This year, sin will be conquered and holiness mastered. Many doContinue reading “New Year, Old Promises”
When Evil Wins
We all know what injustice feels like. We know what it feels like to be taken advantage of or cheated. It is not a good feeling; it is horrible to watch someone charge you more than they should or do a half job when you pay them for a service. The feeling of injustice isContinue reading “When Evil Wins”
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”
Strong Enough to Fall
In 2007, a man was preparing to begin his long task of cleaning the windows of a very tall building. 144 metres in the air, he stepped onto a narrow cleaning platform. Seconds later, one of the cables slipped out from under the platform and the man began to plummet to the ground, falling aContinue reading “Strong Enough to Fall”
To The Heart 