After Mary has been visited by the angel Gabriel she goes to her cousin Elizabeths house. I imagine that Mary would have been frightened. Here she is, a young girl who is not yet married and she now finds herself to be pregnant. But when she arrives at Elizabeths house, Elizabeth greets her with joy … Continue reading Mary, a woman of great faith and courage : part two
Mary, a woman of great faith and courage : part one
In the lead up to Christmas I have been reading the recount of Jesus birth which is written in the gospels. I have read the story many times and this time Mary really captured my heart. We first meet Mary when the angel Gabriel visits her with a message from God... Gabriel appeared to her … Continue reading Mary, a woman of great faith and courage : part one
Do not be afraid to ask again
I love the story of Gideon found in the book of Judges chapter 6. Gideon is found by an angel in a winepress hiding from his enemies. God appears as an angel and He approaches Gideon and says “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior" (verse 12). Gideon is hiding, a behavior that doesn't seem … Continue reading Do not be afraid to ask again
Never on pause
Sometimes we find ourselves standing still in life. We have our dreams and goals laid out ahead of us but we are in a season of feeling like we are motionless, not moving fast enough towards the dream, goal or promise. God has planted these dreams in us and we have said yes to partnering with … Continue reading Never on pause
What is He calling you to do?
It should not surprise us when God calls us to do something that seems outrageous because Jesus told us that we are destined to do greater things. Sometimes He calls us to do something that seems a little out of our comfort zone and sometimes it is something that is way outside the box . … Continue reading What is He calling you to do?
Marieka Lake 