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 26, 20243 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
Dec 12, 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 28, 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
Nov 14, 20246 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...
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Oct 3, 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...
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Sep 5, 20245 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?”...
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Aug 22, 20246 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
Aug 8, 20244 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 25, 202410 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....
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Jun 13, 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...
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May 30, 20245 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
May 2, 20246 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...
Naomi
Apr 18, 20245 min read
Having God's heart for others
“And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you.” 1 Thessalonians...
Naomi
Mar 21, 20245 min read
Faith vs Future-proofing: How should Christians plan?
““Go to now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain …ye...
Naomi
Mar 7, 20245 min read
Honest sharing in a world of fake perfection
“And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather...
Naomi
Feb 22, 20245 min read
Positive living in a negative world
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psalm 103:2 [KJV] Victor Harbour, South Australia Earlier this week, I...
Naomi
Feb 8, 20246 min read
Overcoming weariness in well doing
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9 [KJV] One afternoon, I flopped...
Naomi
Jan 25, 20245 min read
Walk in the Light
“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:” Ephesians 5:8 [KJV] I was walking down an...
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Jan 11, 20245 min read
Responsibility
“His Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over...
Naomi
Dec 28, 20235 min read
