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Wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise... interesting verse for the 20th century. No one ever decided, “Today, I will become an alcoholic”. Alcoholism, as with any other habit, starts with one... “I can handle one.” In James it says: sometimes we refrain from certain behaviour, even acceptable behaviour, so we do not cause a stumbling block to someone else. Something to consider. To ponder. May we allow God’s voice to become our guide in every situation. Everyday. In every way.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. (Proverbs 20:1, KJV)
Recently, I had the great joy and privilege of being present at the birth of my son and daughter-in-law’s fifth child. As I witnessed this precious soul, labouring to bring forth another child – I thought of the young Mary. Did she too experience labour pains? Did she too, almost die – to give birth? […]
Dear Mom, God knows the secrets of the heart. Everything you have ever done or even thought of doing, God is aware; there is no hiding from Him. He loves us sweet mom, regardless of our failures and foolish choices. I know it’s hard for our minds to comprehend that Jesus simply forgives us […]
Dear Mom, Know today you are set apart by God. To be “set apart” means you are not ordinary, not just another mother on the roster of life. God has no favourites and regardless of your mistakes, in His eyes, you are number one. Sometimes you may feel inadequate, or not up for the […]
Dear Mom, You probably have done this: thrown a stone into the water and observed the ripples; they flitter on and on. Sweet mom, I know you’ve noticed, the current of your life affects everyone around you. As a mom of five, I came to the realization very early on, that my words […]
Dear Mom, As mothers, we are often pulled in many different directions. If you have little ones, you’re physically exhausted and if you have big ones, your mentally exhausted, and if you have both, – your physically and mentally worn out. From time to time, we need to take a step back, and ask […]