“And there was one Anna, a prophetess …she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” Luke 2:36-38 [KJV] Have you ever been surprised by the kind of person God chooses to use? Our church is currently studying the lives of the Apostles, and–let’s

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2 [KJV] On our drive to church, we pass a large gym that is open 24/7. Their carpark is always full, and through the front glass windows you can see dozens of people using treadmills, exercise bikes and boxing bags. It’s been particularly busy these last couple of months, no doubt because most New Year’s resolutions relate to physical health or finances. Both area

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 [KJV] Common brown butterfly When I started this blog in January 2023, it was with the intention of sharing a fortnightly encouragement – a word in season – to Christian single ladies. Well, it’s now three years and 78 blog posts later. No doubt you, like myself, have seen many changes happen during that tim

“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul”. 1 Peter 2:11 [KJV] Tower Hill I’m sure we can all think of instances when we felt very alone in a crowd. Maybe you went to an event and didn’t know anyone there. Or you were in a place where everyone around you was speaking a language you didn’t know. Perhaps you were the only work colleague who didn’t laugh at the boss’ crude joke. Maybe you’ve joined a new chur

“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 [KJV]   At some time, we all reach a point in our lives when continuing to do God’s will seems impossible. Circumstances seem hopeless, our labours appear fruitless, disappointment crushes us and we are emotionally and physically exhausted. “Lord,” we might say, “I can’t do what You want!” But what we’re really saying is, “I don’t want to do what You want.” Yet Jesus says, “If y

“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 [KJV] I was sitting with a group of friends at a function, when dessert was announced. Instantly, one of the men’s faces lit up with a huge smile. “Wow,” I joked, “You must really like dessert, you’re beaming!” The man looked confused, then laughed, “Oh no,” he said, “My wife just came back into the room. I was smiling at her.” Aww! There’s something special about the way a person’s face

“Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life” Proverbs 4:23 [KJV] One of my sisters gave me a colouring book...

" “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God” 2 Corinthians 3:5 [KJV] The...

"O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever." Psalm 136:26 [KJV] During the week, I read Psalm 136 in my...

“ Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the...

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek...

“And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? …And [the angel] saith unto them, Be...

“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be...

“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou...

“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou...

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good...

“But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.” 1 Timothy 2:12 [KJV] I recently googled...

" These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced...

"… Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23b [KJV] Emmanuel. It’s a word sometimes emblazoned in gold letters on...

“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...