-William Gurnall-

We are told in 2 Peter 3:18 to grow in grace. I was a little stumped as to how I'm supposed to do that since God is the the one who gives us grace. As I lay in bed I had this analogy drop into my mind, as clear as day; so here it is...

Growing in grace is a little like growing into new shoes. God gives us a measure of grace to get us started on our walk with him. Then, as we learn to use the grace that He's made available, we begin to grow out of the bounds of that grace. Kind of like when you...

I was reading in Mark the other day about the story of Jesus casting out the demon named “legion”.  Out of all the times I’ve read this scripture, this time something struck my spirit. I couldn’t help but notice the boldness of the demon in this story. We read in Mark Chapter 5 verses 7 and 10 that the demon begged Jesus not to cast him out of the country (or into the abyss, as documented by Luke).

⁷ And he cried out with a loud voice and said, "What have I to do with You, Jesus, So...

Time and time again, the things of this world and the people in it have rejected me, deserted me and despised me.  I dare not blink lest I loose something I had only a whisper ago. Gone again. Like a wife who has just lost the love of her life, her everything; I can not love again. I dare not open my life to another who will relish in it for a while then walk away when the thrill is over. Never again will I allow someone to creep into that place of ‘my everything’.

I turn to God and cry, �...

GOD's eye is on YOU

I received this letter today from a beloved friend to encourage me in my struggle with life. The letter was composed by World Challenge. Inc. to their beloved supporters. How amazing is my God, that a letter written to a host of people was realy meant just for me, and for right now in this moment. Thankyou to my friend for being sensitive to God's small, still and all knowing voice. I love you heaps.

Dearly Beloved:

GOD'S EYE IS ON YOU!

In one way or another, w...