A red cross

We marked and cut and stuck up this cross, it's quite eye-catching. It's quite heart-catching. It was a empty slate but now every day we mark it. With scripture, with thanks, with quotes. Etching our cross with the things in our heart. Even at the end of a difficult day - we look and write and remember that there is always something to give thanks for. Because of The cross and because He understands our anxious hearts and all our iniquities... which He bore, every one... and He is familiar with all our ways.

Weekends are for

... a little sweetness. My mama's amazing cheesecake, with a spill of berries.

the most beautiful words

are true words of the heart... the most sincere treasure,
'he that speaks the truth in his heart' Psalm 15 and sometimes those words don't have sound.



'When you pray, rather let your heart be without words than your words without heart'
~ John Bunyan

Daily takings

Early in the morning is the best time to wonder around a still garden.
I guess it's Pumpkin Soup for supper, maybe followed by a plate of cheese, nuts and peaches.

Guiding from near, not far

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go ~ Psalm 32

'the smartest place in the universe to be - and to stay - is right next to God. The wisest thing you'll ever do in this life is to draw close to God and to seek Him with all your heart. When you pursue this intimacy, you will begin to unlock the greatest secrets of life...

The Lord doesn't want us getting our direction from looking outward but from looking upward... beholding His beauty... and splendour'~ Bob Sorge

Lenten season

Today is the beginning of our Easter Season, of walking, reflecting and meditating in the work of Christ at the Cross. That for the joy set before Him - us, He changed history.

"I am bringing my righteousness near" ~ Isaiah 46

Beginning with Ash Wednesday, a symbol of mourning to the triumph of Easter Sunday, this is a necessary time of teaching our children and reflecting on the essence of what we believe. From the Passover in the old testament to the finished work of the cross in the new testament.

~ "gives us beauty for ashes" ~ Isaiah 61


We believe on Him who lived, died and rose again in victory, destroying every curse, insecurity, lie... every work and weapon of darkness.

"this is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent" ~ John 6

May this time be one of increased hope and grace upon grace as we look to Him.

An honest Cappella

At bedtime as I am about to open another book, she asks 'Can we sing instead?'
'Sure', I say, knowing this is a safe audience.
I enjoy singing but surely it does hurt those around me... I have no melody, no modulation, simply no talent.



But this is not the point... praise is the point.
And she doesn't seem to mind.
So we turn to a familiar song and I begin. After the second line, my notably more-musical-than-I child gently takes the book from my hand and sets the right tune to our song, without us stopping. I'm amazed by the soft but decided leading into harmony... as we sing His praises - unaccompanied and happy.

"Make a joyful noise, all ye people!" - Psalm 100

So glad it talks about joyful, excited, heartfelt kind of sound not a choir performance. Sing out!