Can they take your word for it? When we were children we used to say we would do something whilst crossing our fingers behind our back as though that held some power to prevent us from sticking to whatever we said. Eventually twigging onto that we employed the equally absurd charge that someone should cross […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Let Your Word BeIt’s fascinating considering the incredible impact of trust in relationships. Experiencing Trust: It’s taken for granted as it appears, but it is experienced and witnessed as we observe the child and the parent. There is no question between either party. The child trusts the parent for provision and protection. The child holds the hand of […]
Read More Trust in RelationshipsMoses was a man under pressure. He followed the leading of God as he took the people of Israel out of Egypt and now they found themselves in a position where they were stuck between a rock and a hard place. The people were openly questioning what was the point of getting out of the […]
Read More A Moses Profile: 8 – Supporting The CaseGod had a plan and His plan involved a man. That man was told about aspects of the plan, but to see it to its fruition, this man had to learn persistence. This man’s persistence highlighted the awesome works of God in fulfilling His plan. Moses suffered an initial setback when the people of Israel […]
Read More A Moses Profile: 7 – Persistence for DeliveranceMuch of what is seen came from someone who saw it before anyone else did. They saw it because of the vision they were given. Not just the vision, but the perseverance to realise what they saw, even when others did not see it. That perseverance was key because others not only could not see […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Who Sees ItCentripetal and centrifugal. One draws in to the centre. One gives out from the centre. One wants to be the focus. One sees the focus beyond self. The phone rings. It’s Kevin. He asks how I am. He takes the time to hear me out. I ask about him and he offers a decent response, […]
Read More Generosity in Relationships(What is it to be a godly woman in an ungodly world? This question inspired me to invite some talented writers to contribute their responses. Shirley R. Evans, based in Manchester, is first and foremost passionate about seeing Kingdom impact in her local community. Inspired by the question, in the first part Shirley embarked on getting the […]
Read More Freedom and the Godly Woman: 6 – Beyond Churchianity to Real FreedomSome have viewed humility as a rather odd characteristic to have. It is odd enough for people to refer to it in a bid to appear relatable whilst exhibiting behaviour that does not appear that humble at all. This also reveals that there is something important to know about understanding what humility is and how […]
Read More Humility in Relationships(What is it to be a godly woman in an ungodly world? This question inspired me to invite some talented writers to contribute their responses. Shirley R. Evans, based in Manchester, is first and foremost passionate about seeing Kingdom impact in her local community. Inspired by the question, in the first part Shirley embarked on getting the […]
Read More Freedom and the Godly Woman: 5 – Purpose and ImageWhat is the desired outcome of a relationship? Well what makes for beautiful relationships is something a bit more than mutual appreciation. Previously in this series on relationships, I explored how priority in relationships can help in the first place. That considered how loving God first and knowing how we’re loved by God is the […]
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