Slow Down
Life has us hurrying off to do the next thing, always busy, rushing. We need to slow down, pay attention or give up the enjoyment of life.
Kindness is Not Deserved
We are often kind to people whom we think deserve some kindness, but is that what kindness is really about? What motivates our kindness and is it really only related to the things we say and do?
Everybody Needs Compassion
We may think of ourselves as compassionate, but is it not empathy or pity? What does compassion really look like? Jesus had compassion, so what would we be our characteristics if we were a people of compassion?
Sister or Step-sisters
Are there brothers and sisters in the family of God, or step family? Our attitude to them, will determine how we treat them. How does God prepare us for relationships?
Be Kind to the Future Me
How does God help us to deal with criticism or negative feedback from other people? What dangerous mistake should we watch out for when we are receiving negative feedback?
Indifferent in Our Love
Do you feel indifferent about God? He neither excites you, nor bores you, you feel neutral about Him. Does it really matter to you, if people know that you are a believer in Jesus? Does you belief make any difference? Why does feeling indifferent not represent an option for believers?
Bippity Boppity Boo
Do you ever pray: "Please God will you just fix this?" Or even, "Please God, let it just not happen?" Then nothing happens, or the exact thing you feared, does happen. What was the point of prayer then, when God seems to do nothing?
Who Can You Count On?
To count on somebody is to expect them to help you when you need them. In this world, where problems can be counted on, to have someone in our lives who we can be confident in and depend on, is of great value. So who can you count on?
God Is Disappointed In Me
“I am not sure if God loves me,” she said, “I feel that He is disappointed in me.” I was quite shocked to hear my friend say that in the light of my studies on [...]
Renewing First Love
What is it like to lose your first love? For many of us, it is a sad realisation. However, what is sadder, is to lose that love and not even realise that you have lost [...]
