Tag archive: mother
Appreciate Your Mother
Thank you, Mum, for the literally thousands of loads of washing Hosea 13:1-16 Reference: When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me. (Hosea 13:6 NIV) Explore: Growing up my mother did everything for me. At the time, it was just the norm, but now I…
Resisting The Good
I knew I’d done the wrong thing, but I was still furious Ezekiel 14:1-23 Reference: I will do this to recapture the hearts of the people of Israel, who have all deserted me for their idols. (Ezekiel 14:5 NIV) Explore: As I child I used to hate cleaning my teeth. Sure, I hated going to the dentist…
Action Hero
When all is said and done, actions speak the loudest. 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Reference: In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever. (1 Timothy 5:25 NIV) Explore: A great deal has happened in our family lately, the most significant being two new babies. My…
Snug As A Bug In A Rug
Even when it is a hot summer’s evening they will always answer with a resounding YES! Psalm 139:1-24 Reference: You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. (Psalm 139:5 TNIV) Explore: When I was young I remember my mum coming to tuck me into bed. In the heart of…
Advice From My Mother
Brush your teeth before going to school… Romans 11:1-36 Reference: v.33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! (TNIV Bible) Explore: Growing up, my mother gave me lots of little pieces of advice: Brush your teeth before going to…