Encouragement

An Invitation for the Undeserving

Bible Readings: John 8:3-11, Matthew 15:24-28 Imagine the shame of being caught in the very act of adultery. She never planned for her secret to be exposed like this. She knew the law about adultery. She knew her penalty was death. The whole community knew the judgment. No one mentioned her husband. Maybe he hid […]

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An Invitation to Rest

Bible Readings: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalms 37:1-7, Hebrews 4:1-11 Why does this four-letter word, “rest”, sound difficult for many of us? I struggled to pull my heart to focus. I wanted to do everything! Pray, study, or at least read something, all while ruminating about blogging and ministry, academic work, and family life in no particular […]

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An Invitation to Serve

Bible Readings: Luke 8:1-3, Mark 16:1-9,  Mark 12: 42-44 Every encounter with Jesus transforms a life forever. Their world, inside and out, changes completely. A joy so powerful it overflowed within her A joy impossible to keep to herself. A joy so contagious it drew an entire city to Jesus. When you truly open your […]

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An Invitation to Freedom

Bible Readings: Isaiah 45:20-22 and Luke 13: 10-17 When we seek those extraordinary moments in His presence, a deep and gentle calm can fill our hearts as we embrace His call to freedom. Freedom from entanglements, an invitation to dive deep and live freely in Him, That’s the invitation He gives us. Jesus calls us […]

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An Invitation for a Miracle

Bible Readings: Luke 7:11-15 Miracles fill me with awe and wonder! Anyone who has savoured God’s goodness knows His miracles overflow in every corner of life. Compassion flows endlessly from Jesus. As He walked through the town and heard the widow’s anguished cry, His heart overflowed with compassion. This grieving widow had lost the one […]

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An Invitation to Wholeness

Bible Readings: Matthew 9:20, Luke 8:43 Do you want to be whole again? I imagine you long for it too, just as I do. I yearn for wholeness in my heart, my body, and my soul. I long for Jesus to breathe life into every broken, weary, or silent part of my body, my mind, […]

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An Invitation to Drink

Bible Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-8, John 4:24 We wove through the bustling streets, sidestepping crowds and passing eager sellers and hurried buyers. The sun blazed overhead, its heat pressing down on our weary bodies. Armed with bottles of chilled water, we pressed on, grateful for each cool sip. Every so often, we paused to […]

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The Subtle Art of Waiting

I believed I understood patience—until a trip to the mechanic proved me wrong. “You know what, madam, until you get the car fixed, don’t drive anything close to average speed!” Huh! I was stunned. Imagine crawling along the road at a snail’s pace, waiting for the day we could finally fix the car. How do […]

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4 Pitfalls in Goal Setting to Avoid

A busy mama poured out her frustrations about the endless daily grind, feeling like her efforts rarely add up to real productivity. “Yes, I want to contribute to my local church, learn a new skill, start a small business, join the gym, join art classes, etc., but I barely have enough time to finish my […]

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4 Ways to Guide Your Kids Through Prayers

“Praying” is what I learnt from my grandma. She would perch on her bed, even in the stillness of early morning, softly calling out each of our names and those of others in prayer. What touched my young heart most was her unwavering consistency and gentle patience as she prayed. Honestly, I used to wonder […]

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