Legacy
18th December Advent Devotion – Oh the arms of love, they fly faster than I can fall
Hello, Today we consider the prophetic portraits of Jesus as coming messiah given to God’s children who at the time were in exile in Babylon. To a people utterly destitute, extremely poor, lacking the means to provide for themselves in any way – they had been unable to keep God’s covenant; They had lost their…
Read More16th December Advent Devotion – He brought us home
Hello, Today we see Our Father’s plan for reconciliation and homecoming for all, I’m so thankful that! One weekend in April 1983 I went to Newcastle to go to out with friends night clubbing. On my way there I met a group of people on the street offering hot chocolate and a chat. They asked me…
Read More8th December Advent Devotion – In over my head.
Hello, Hebrews 11v1 says “Faith is the assurance of things you have hoped for, the absolute conviction that there are realities you’ve never seen. ” In the reading today, Isaiah’s faith caused him to rejoice and celebrate with his people. That is absolute conviction! Its also the currency of our relationship with God. In our…
Read More5th December Advent Devotion – Sovereign Foundations
Hello, In England at the seaside you can buy something called ‘rock’ a brittle sugar tube and at the centre throughout the whole stick are embedded words, usually the name of the seaside town. If I were a stick of rock the words embedded throughout my being would be “Foundations’ Its my greatest passion. I’m drawn…
Read More4th December Advent Devotion – Why should we listen to Jesus?
Hello, We live in a world bombarded by voices telling us who we are and how we should live. Discovering our identity and purpose can be difficult, yet as Christians we come to Jesus. He shows us who we truly are as He created us to be. His truth defines us, sustains us and gives…
Read MoreBecoming Children of God
As I settled into the flight to Nairobi, I sensed the inner conviction that Jesus wanted to speak to me about what it means to become a child of God. Reading from The Passion Translation, I began to read John chapter 1. I quickly wrote in my journal as God showed me these things. I…
Read MoreThe Goodness of God
God’s Times and Seasons What a difference a year makes! As we drove through Kibera towards Soweto Academy, Pastor Chris said “welcome home Karen.” His words matched my full heart as silent tears overflowed. Walking across the school yard where a year ago, rough ground and piles of bricks lay, a handsome 3 storey…
Read MoreName Your Year
Name your year. I’ve been asking God what is your name for our journey through 2018? “Hope & New Wine” comes forth from a precious heart journey that began in 2013, ‘Laying the vineyard fallow.’ I begin so thankful for the faithfulness and kindness of a Father who kept me and drew me closer. As…
Read MoreTales of a mustard seed – taking our place as activators in The Kingdom of God
Hello, Where did January go?! It was full, a precious tapestry of rich colour as Father shared his heart with me in deeply tender ways through a missions trip to Kibera Slum in Kenya and through the death of my friend Helen. I’m still processing these experiences and hope to blog about both very soon, today…
Read MoreReleasing hope in times of transition – Blessed are you who Believe
Hello, I wrote this blog out of the experience of a major transition in our lives. When we speak out testimony, it releases faith to those who hear for God to do the same in their lives. My prayer for each one who reads this is that you will be filled with the power of…
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