Do you know what love can undertake Do you hear what love has to answer Do you witness what love can see Do you understand what love can hear? Do you witness what love can teach Do you get how love is able to share Do you know how love can reach Do you sense how hard love can be? Do you appreciate how profound love is Do you know what love can truly bring Do you recognise that God first loved us Do you know we love only by first loving. Do you stand and watch love fight Do yo

Pappa was working on his latest project. A neighbour had ordered a large wooden bowl. The wood he had chosen was beautiful pine. As he worked on it, the light shone through the open door, and the wood glistened. I loved being in Papa’s space. I loved to watch him work with his hammer and chisel. I always felt peace when I was near him. We didn’t need to talk. His company was enough. The smell of wood, the feel of the carpet of sawdust on my bare feet, felt like home. I interr

Dear child If you are feeling discouraged and all you want is words of encouragement to heal your soul. Please don’t wait for others to speak them over you. Speak them over yourself. Remind yourself whose you are. You are chosen You are my beloved You were bought with my son’s precious blood. You are not alone Speak my word of truth over yourself. Be encouraged. Love from Your Heavenly Father “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭

Photo and poem written by Sarah Joy Holden In moments of despair, When fear filters into the air, When life seems too much to bear, God is here; He is always near. With a listening ear, He hears our cries, Wiping away every tear from our eyes. A friend who demonstrates His care, For God is good, and He is fair. To Him, we hold a place so dear; He has endless time to spare. In our prayers, we can draw near— Wherever we are, God is always there.

I've never known a time when it wasn't there. A refreshing drink in the dry heat of the wilderness, A warm hug in a mug that reminds me that there is comfort, Even on the cold, dark days of winter. The shower that refreshes and renews, Washing away the dust and dirt of the day, cleansing and cleaning. The flush of the waste that has nothing more to give, The guilt, shame, and toxins removed as far as East is to West. The bath that restores, relieves the aches and pains of t

From the day you came into this world; You are the perfect gift from God, A gift uniquely chosen by God, You are special and cherished by God. You are a love gift to Our Father God; A practical gift used by and for God, You are a gift filled with endless joy, So precious, more precious than gold. A handcrafted and priceless gift of God; So beautiful, seen through the eyes of God, You are an authentic blessing to this world, Valued by God from childhood to old age. Written by

Dear child, Are you searching for acceptance? Are you desiring connection? Are you looking for community and relationships that build you up, not tear you down? Look no further. I am all that you desire. Call to me your creator, father, counsellor, and friend. I will speak to you in a gentle whisper. I will communicate with you through my amazing creation. I created you to desire connection. Connect with me. I never fail you. I will never desert you. I never speak badly about

Dear child Yes you! I love you. You who have wandered away and are struggling to find your way back. I love you. You who have looked into other religions, trying to find purpose and scared to come back to me. I love you You who have been hurt by the people calling themselves followers of me. I love you. You who have been hurling insults at me. I love you. You who feel unseen and unheard. I love you. You who have been faithful to me all of your lives. I love you. You who have

“Excuse me”, Molly said “Can I sit on your knee?” Of course, Sweetheart So she did. He continued to talk She rested Slowly, gradually, her eyes shut She fell asleep He continued Gently moving her into a more comfortable position. After a while, she woke Rubbed her eyes, smiled “Thank you”, she said He smiled and kissed her forehead. “Excuse me” Johnny said “Can you help me?” “Of course” He said “I’m confused” “I’m also a bit lonely” “Can I talk to you?” “Of course” He said S

Love extended their arms to me, Suspended right before 'thee - In the place I was destined to be, Exchanging my place at Calvary. Love that shook the ground beneath, Its power brought me to my knees. Love that illuminates the darkness, Provides compassion in varied times. Love that runs so deep and wide - No words can tame, no time erase. A love that brings me true peace, Love so amazing - so divine. A love that cannot be measured, Neither weighed nor eva

Dear child, each day I make the sun rise. May not always see it in all its glory. There may be clouds covering it. You may not have been awake to notice it, yet it's still there at the start of a new day. A new day means a fresh start, a clean slate. It means fresh hope. It's the beginning of new opportunities. Leave yesterday behind. Leave behind any regrets. Leave behind any hurts. Leave behind any failings. This is a new day. Let's walk through it together. Look up to me f

Note from the author: This spoken word came from a deep longing for more of God and was motivated by daily reading the Psalms aloud and praying in the Spirit at the end of each line. Acknowledging our need for our Creator's Love is the first step toward breaking our reliance on self or others to fill the void that only He can fill. So, reach out today, invite the Holy Spirit to come and rest in you, befriend you, and share His love with you. You will not be disappointed. If y

Written by Sarah Joy Holden The cross of Jesus is life The cross of Jesus is honest The cross of Jesus is true The cross of Jesus is relevant The cross of Jesus is authentic The cross of Jesus is love The cross of Jesus is steadfast The cross of Jesus is grace The cross of Jesus is powerful The cross of Jesus is timeless The cross of Jesus is monumental The cross of Jesus is forgiveness The cross of Jesus is sacrifice The cross of Jesus is personal The cross of Jesus is hope

Dear child, many years ago, I sent my son down from heaven. He walked the earth like you are doing now. My son knew what it was like not to be accepted. He was judged wrongly. He was taunted. Yet, he showed you how to live. He lived a life of compassion and kindness. He loved and accepted everyone regardless of their sex, race, or beliefs. He was your perfect example. He then paid the ultimate sacrifice by being crucified. This is not for anything he had done but to take all

You know, my beloved child, this story has no end, just as my Kingdom never ends. Once you are seated at My Table, you will never run out of things to experience, enjoy, or marvel at. What you have seen has profoundly touched your soul. The questions I've asked you have challenged, empowered, encouraged, and yes, transformed you. I've revealed my love to you in numerous ways and presented you with new things to think about. And yes, there is so much more to learn about me and

No picture could truly encapsulate Creation And so, my beloved child, what a journey of discovery we have been on, and what impact it has had on your heart as you consider these things I have set before you. There is much to consider and ponder over that I have shown you, and yet there is more — there is always more. Let me show you what creates the abundance you now see before you. As I lift the veil that covers the table — a veil you didn't even realise was there — which ex

Our house feels like living inside a musical. Not necessarily in the song quality, but definitely in quantity. It’s hard to say "Hello," "You're welcome," or "We're halfway there" without someone breaking into song. And it’s not just music. Our days are packed with lines from films, adverts, and TV shows. “Coffee, coffee, boy, do I need coffee!” “Bacon is good for me!” I’m not sure it’s entirely normal (which is why I try to restrain myself in public), but it’s definitely n

So, as we begin to bring this epic story to a close, I want to ask you another question: consider what your heart and your soul truly desire and need at this moment. Selah. It's not that obvious, is it! Peeling back all the defensive walls and facades, as well as removing all the offences and injustices held onto, takes effort, but let me help you reveal what I see. Do you need to continue to strive? Do you need to keep justifying? Do you need to keep performing? Do you need

There they sat around the table - All the twelve friends of Jesus, These twelve apostles of His, It was to be no ordinary supper. "Love, service and betrayal Our Lord encountered it all - For sinners like you and me." After supper, Jesus broke bread - And said, 'This is my body broken for you. Then he took the cup of wine - And said, 'This is my blood shed for you'. "Love, service and betrayal Our Lord encountered it all - For sinners, like you and me." This night was no ord

Now that you are filled with joy and your “ cup runneth over ”, let's consider the options available to you and what you might choose to fill your plate with. But before we do that, I want to ask you a question: will you be polite and have a small portion, or will you drive in and gorge yourself? I know what you want to do, for I understand you're inclined to gorge, but what will your heart allow you to do? Yes, I see you are torn between the two. On one hand, you recognise t