Overcoming Fear We all have to face up to fear at some point in our lives, if not every day. Friends, it doesn't have to be this way, there are ways to overcome unnecessary fear in your life. I say unnecessary because a certain level of fear (anxiety) is normal. Our bodies are biologically programmed (by God) to react ... read more
It is time to make every moment count
Make the most of every precious moment We can't manufacture time which is why we have to use what we have to make every moment count. Another festive season and holiday have passed in a blur and if you are like me, you are asking where the time went. Did I accomplish all that I wanted to? Spend enough time with the people ... read more
Facing up to depression
Depression does not discriminate The deep dark depths of depression can ensnare anybody. We walk around unaware of how many people face depression until sadly it is often too late. Prescriptions for anti-depressants have doubled in the last 10 years in Britain alone. The stress of our lives and social media, to name a ... read more
8 Ways to Overcome Loneliness
Is it possible to overcome loneliness? What does loneliness look like? You may be surprised to know it is not always the elderly widow with only 6 cats for company. We can be lonely in a crowd or even in a marriage and it seems to be a growing problem among the younger generation too. Chances are, most of us will ... read more
Why should we forgive others who have wronged us
What does it mean to forgive others? It seems that people think, when we forgive others, we are letting them off the hook and they are getting away scot-free. Our minds scream: justice should be done, the person should be taught a lesson and punished for their indiscretion. But forgiving is not letting a person get away ... read more
The value of true friendship
The value of friendship Is friendship one of your values? From an early age, we need friends in our lives. Boyfriends come and go, even husbands sadly, but girlfriends are there through thick and thin. I am reminded from time to time, of exactly how valuable friends are to us. This past weekend I attended a good friends ... read more
Do you make time for hobbies?
Do you have a hobby? Do you have time for hobbies or do you feel it is a guilty pleasure? We saw in "The Proverbs 31 woman today" that she took time out to sew for her own pleasure. So it would seem that God's word is in favor of us enjoying an activity for relaxation and enjoyment, as long as it doesn't cause us to ... read more
The Proverbs 31 woman today
Does Proverbs 31 scare you? Do you read Proverbs 31 and think it is a ridiculously high standard for anybody to achieve? The Proverbs 31 woman is probably one of the most talked about women in the Bible. She is often made out to be the epitome of the perfect Christian woman which doesn't always go down so well. We compare ... read more
