Tag archive: trials
Moving House
I knew that we had moved a little bit, but it wasn’t until I did the math that I realised how often we actually shifted. Acts 14:21-28 Reference: And they stayed there a long time with the disciples. (Acts 14:28 NIV) Explore: In the 11 years that my husband and I have been married, we’ve…
The Time Is Now
Her teenage daughter has rebelled from the family values and hit the drug scene in a pretty hard way. Psalm 148:1-14 Reference: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted; His splendour is above the earth and the heavens. (Psalm 148:13 NIV) Explore: I was standing in church last weekend…
I Carried You
We don’t notice His company at these times until we stop and look back. Acts 12:1-19 Reference: Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.” (Acts 12:11…
Bad Things Happen To Good People
You don’t have to look far to see that our world has fallen short from its original creation. Acts 7:1-60 Reference: Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:60 NIV) Explore: A friend of mine is…
It Will Pass
Today I was talking to a mother about her child. He is now three and finds life difficult at times. When this happens he is quick to scream and hit and throw a tantrum. She told me that she knew it was only a phase and everyone has reminded her that it will pass but…