After nearly ten years of blogging (how am I even old enough for that to be true?), I’m making the move to Substack. I won’t be deleting my blog, but I won’t be posting here either. I’m hoping Substack will allow for more community and connection – assuming I can figure out how to use … Continue reading the end of an era
When I started walking by the water I wasn’t thinking of Your ways. But it’s the clearest I’ve seen You. When I’m running it doesn’t feel like There’s a reason to run away. It feels like I’m seeking You. There’s always something on the horizon And it is something You have made. I pray to … Continue reading Sea Breeze / Poem
Today, when I want to keep asking Him why, He says, remember when you first loved me. Remember when you had nothing but open hands, Remember when you sought me. Today, when I want to keep asking Him why, He says, remember the times you called me King. Remember when you had nothing but surrender, … Continue reading Remember / Poem
There is only one well to drink from Where living waters abound. There is only one source which brings true life And in Christ it is found. A small poem for today! In the last couple of weeks, I have been reminded of how important it is to seek Jesus and for Him to be … Continue reading The Well / Poem
1. I don't often think of Eden But I do think of tenderness, and what we lost. What we try and fill ourselves with. 2. When I wanted my life to start I thought it would follow my surely-perfect plan. But God knew what I couldn't miss. 3. I thought of holding onto this The … Continue reading The Way Forward / Poem
With eyes closed and open hands, I fall at Jesus' feet. To surrender my will to the Lord, And accept the bittersweet. With an angel I wrestle, When earthly treasures I seek. But I cannot forsake my first love, I let my tears wash His feet. Suffering is not for nothing, He drank the bitter … Continue reading The Wrestle / Poem
Here we are, having crossed the threshold into winter. The joy of a sunny weekend after a week of rain has brought on all the joy needed to get me through the usual responsibilities, making them enjoyable once again. It’s amazing how some sunlight and an open window can remind you of what you love … Continue reading The Soft Winter
After a disappointing election result here in Australia, it feels all the more pressing to trust in the Lord and lean on His Word. The reality of our current society is this: we need to find our way back to God. The more we stray from His foundation of truth, the more compromised our morals … Continue reading Remembering God
The year is moving quickly, and here we find ourselves again, remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I always appreciate rereading part of the gospels during the Easter period. It’s sobering, to try and grasp all that Jesus went through on our behalf. Knowing that it isn’t Him who deserved to go through … Continue reading Easter Again
When God calls us to the next thing, it is not always what we want to do. But He has already prepared our hearts for it; while some matters feel too difficult at the time, God would not call us somewhere without being there Himself. Yes, we need to do our part… step out in … Continue reading Trust and Obey
the softest words 