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  • His Plan or Mine?

    His Plan or Mine?

    I was challenged by the book of Jonah this week as I read of his response and subsequent actions following God’s call on his life. You may know the story already – Jonah is called by God to go to Nineveh and declare God’s judgment on the people for their sin, however Jonah chose instead… Read more

  • The Ten Year Wait (Part 2): Still Waiting

    The Ten Year Wait (Part 2): Still Waiting

    In The Ten Year Wait I shared just some of the journey God has taken me on in the last 10+ years as I sought, and continue to seek, His perfect will & purpose for my life. But throughout that journey, there has been a second wait; an often more painful and difficult one. Namely, the wait… Read more

  • No Longer a {Control} Freak

    No Longer a {Control} Freak

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I’m a control-freak.  Well, at least I used to be. My sanity revolved around carefully constructed plans, determined to the smallest detail, with every possible outcome weighed and accounted for.  And if not?  Fear reigned. Because of this, I used to think that being so… Read more

  • The Ten Year Wait

    The Ten Year Wait

    I remember the night well. I was sat in Deeside Christian Fellowship Church in Milltimber, Aberdeen – It was 2006 and I was part of the Senior Youth Fellowship (SYF) group, sitting on the back right of the dimly lit hall. One light shone brightly, illuminating the gentleman speaking at the front. He shared his… Read more

  • The Uncertainty of Change

    The Uncertainty of Change

    For most people, change is scary.  Perhaps, for you, The Change has manifested as marriage, a new baby, a career change, or facing an illness. Navigating change takes hard work, expends much energy, and raises many questions. “How will The Change affect me?” “How will life be different for my family after The Change?” “What… Read more

  • On the Shoulders of Giants

    On the Shoulders of Giants

    New Year’s Eve always causes me to reflect on the year gone by and inspires hope for the new year to come. This year my reflections are full of wonder and awe at the incredible work God has done in my life and the stark contrast of how I felt and where I was (literally… Read more