Mark 12v42 ‘But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.’ The widow’s offering is a story that is familiar, one that I often glaze over. Commending the woman but not thinking about any applications for my own life. Other than I should probably learn to give more. As I read it this time, I began … Continue reading Amsterdam Ministry: What do you have to offer?
Amsterdam has been an incredible journey, so far. It has been a real place of growth, not only for me as a person but most importantly for my faith. It has been hard but encouraging to learn what it means to put my trust fully in the Lord. To have to learn that I cannot do it in my own strength because I easily become … Continue reading Amsterdam Ministry: The faithfulness of God.
This is something I have been challenged on over the past few months. To truly think about what I am filling myself with and what I need to surrender to God. As I was reading through Matthew 12, there was the use of the imagery of a tree. A tree which can only bear good fruit or it can only bear bad fruit. It cannot … Continue reading Amsterdam Ministry: What am I allowing my life to be filled with?
Psalm 27v14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. It has been a week since my last blog, time has bought a lot of peace and change. In the past week, I have encountered healing over the past. Also, chains of fear and worry have been broken. I have had incredible opportunities to share times of fellowship with … Continue reading Amsterdam Ministry: Fresh perspective.
I write this letter to my 21 year old self as a reminder of all that God has done in my life. My life looked a mess two years ago, I was absolutely broken inside. Slowly and beautifully God removed the broken parts and restored all that I needed to be. I struggled with trusting but God never stopped moving. I thank God for all … Continue reading Lessons I am learning from: God’s grace, healing and restoration.
