Who Are You Depending On?

‘My help comes from the Lord…’ Psalm 121:2 NIV If you want to do God’s will but don’t rely on His power, you’ll fail in spite of your skill, your connections and your resources. You must develop an increasing sense of dependence on God. Now you can’t just sit...

Honouring His Name

‘…Hallowed be Thy name.’ Matthew 6:9 KJV At the dedication service for their baby boy a young wife told the pastor, ‘My husband wants to name him after his dad, but I want to name him after mine.’ The pastor said, ‘What’s your dad’s name?’ ‘Joseph,’ she replied....

Growing Stronger through Change (5)

‘…let us strip off every weight that…trips us up…’ Hebrews 12:1 NLT The Psalmist said, ‘You don’t let me sleep. I’m too distressed even to pray!’ (Psalm 77:4 NLT) Is that the way it is in your life right now? If so, let go of what no longer works. It will...

Growing Stronger through Change (4)

‘I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love…’ Psalm 31:7 NLT An old Chinese proverb says, ‘A diamond cannot be polished without friction, and a person can’t be perfected without trials.’ We all want to live stress free without having to work at it, but it...

Growing Stronger through Change (3)

‘…I have learned to be content…’ Philippians 4:11 NIV Since you can’t escape change or the stress that goes with it, here are some steps you can take to help you handle it. (1) Choose your battles wisely. Answer these questions: is fear your first instinct...