Sabbath is a gift—a day for many things—but we miss something of Sabbath when we too often fill it with busy-ness. The poignancy of Sabbath is found when it allows for some emptying and emptiness. While celebrating God’s presence, we should also allow ourselves to feel something of His absence, even if only that as…
Jesus’ resurrection was the dawn of a phenomenon. Just like the first appearance of light in the morning sky, the resurrection was God’s shining declaration of love for all humanity; the miracle after a sacrifice that has given us salvation. It initiated the upheaval of men and women eager to spread the gospel, starting with…
So this month we have focused a lot on dealing with romantic relationships but in order to be in a relationship, we need to be single first. As great as it is to be in a relationship, singleness is a very vital part of your life. How you treat your singleness will be evident in…
Review As Light Lingers Basking in the Word of God Nina Atcheson For many of us, the task of regularly reading the Bible can seem daunting. A New Year’s resolution, preacher or book might inspire us to pick up the Bible again, but our good intentions can drain away too quickly amid our busy…
They say it takes a village to raise a child; it also takes a village to prepare someone for marriage. If we really understood the importance of preparation, we’d readily turn to Godly mentors and the Bible for counsel. All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so the…
Whether you’re in a relationship or considering entering one, thinking of getting married or can’t seem to meet anyone worthwhile, whatever your relationship status is, I challenge you with this question: Are you really ready for love? I wonder if you have actually considered your motive for wanting to enter a lifelong relationship. What exactly…
It has taken me almost six years to realise that my happiness should not be hindered by the words or actions of other people. It also should not be wholly dependent on someone else – whether that be a friend, family member or significant other. It’s not worth it, trust me. I did just that…
I’m in a long-distance relationship. Now, I know that anyone who recognises my name will say, ‘Nat, you’re married and living with your husband. You’re not in a long-distance relationship anymore.’ True. But we were, and we still are. But this isn’t about us. I’m talking about what should be the most worthwhile, sought after,…
During high school, Sunday nights were for Scrabble with the fam (what can I say, I had a wild adolescence). Dad always won (still does), but hey, I’m studying a major in English now, so maybe I’ll beat him someday. My siblings and I had a habit of looking for loopholes, sneaky ways to cheat…
After Jesus had risen, He appeared to the disciples several times before ascending to Heaven. One of these times, the disciples had been fishing during the night and upon nearing the shore they discovered Jesus waiting for them. Simon Peter was so excited that he jumped out of the boat and swam to shore to…