Naomi
5 days ago5 min read
A Sermon from a seashell
" These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced...
Naomi
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Emmanuel, God with us
"… Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23b [KJV] Emmanuel. It’s a word sometimes emblazoned in gold letters on...
Naomi
Dec 12, 20246 min read
Light in darkness
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light...
Naomi
Nov 28, 20246 min read
Better than rubies
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.” Proverbs 8:11 [KJV] Picture: the...
Naomi
Nov 14, 20246 min read
Surviving spiritual droughts
“…in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9b [KJV] Picture credit: Sarah, Flinders Ranges Some of my favourite...
Naomi
Oct 31, 20246 min read
Puffed up with pride
“…[King Uzziah] was marvellously helped, till he was strong. When he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he...
Naomi
Oct 17, 20246 min read
Submission
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake …For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence...
Naomi
Oct 3, 20245 min read
God still does great works
“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased” Psalm 115:3 [KJV] I’ve recently been studying a course on...
Naomi
Sep 19, 20245 min read
Finding a work-rest balance
“And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught....
Naomi
Sep 5, 20245 min read
Learning to be content
“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.” Psalm 119:36 [KJV] Photo credit: Miranda Last week, a Christian course...
Naomi
Aug 22, 20246 min read
For such a time as what?
“Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, [and he said] …who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”...
Naomi
Aug 8, 20244 min read
The Lord is good to all
“The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” Psalm 145:9 [KJV]] “What’s your favourite Bible verse?” Some...
Naomi
Jul 25, 202410 min read
Modesty
“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or...
Naomi
Jul 11, 20245 min read
Every Mary needs an Elizabeth
“And it came to pass, that, when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary …she spake out with a loud voice, and said …blessed is she that...
Naomi
Jun 27, 20246 min read
Spiritual Warfare
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand...
Naomi
Jun 13, 20245 min read
Praying for whales: specific prayer
“And when [Bartimaeus] heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me....
Naomi
May 30, 20245 min read
God is speaking, am I listening?
“And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered and said, Speak; for thy servant...
Naomi
May 16, 20245 min read
Weapons for good or evil: a woman’s words
“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 [KJV] I was lying awake in bed one night....
Naomi
May 2, 20246 min read
Femininity in a feminist society
“Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it...
Naomi
Apr 18, 20245 min read
Lord, I don't feel like it
“And Simon answering said unto Him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at Thy word I will let...
