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I have kept the faith…

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – The Apostle Paul (2 Timothy 4:7) These words resonated in my heart today. Nothing in my life is of greater worth. I could fail at everything else, but if I keep the faith. That’s the one thing. That’s the…

Rest

Realising the true meaning of rest in the midst of the strivings of life.

A change in seasons

Jesus says to me come, all you who labour and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. But can we really come? In the midst of running errands, cooking dinner and – the most challenging of all – caring for children, how can we simply come?

My family, my world

Looking back at this photo warms my heart. My son is probably another 3 years older as I write this, and the journey here as not been idyllic. As much as these photos paint a beautiful picture of motherhood and family, the reality of day to day life with a husband and child (only one!)…

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