Reflections and Musings

  • Letting God take the Lead

    Letting God take the Lead

    God seeks, God saves, God sendsBy Elizabeth Bell This is the transcript of my 14 year old daughter’s testimony she gave at Church today. So beautifully written, straight from her heart. I am so very proud of her. At the end is a transcript of her mihi. Happy Sabbath Church Whanau! I am going to… Read more

  • Day 1 – Long Journey to Jordan

    Day 1 – Long Journey to Jordan

    It has been a few months since I returned from a life changing study tour to the Bible and Reformation lands. After landing at the end of the school holidays, I have had an incredibly busy Term at school. But now I am putting together my thoughts that I jotted down here and there, and… Read more

  • God’s Faithfulness in the Waiting Room

    God’s Faithfulness in the Waiting Room

    It is easy to say ‘God is faithful’, ‘He will come through’…when things are easy. But when things are running tough, and we are found present in God’s waiting room, it can be much harder to say. When in God’s waiting room, we have to believe in God’s presence and plan, with our very core.… Read more

  • My Risen Saviour – my practical reflection of Easter

    My Risen Saviour – my practical reflection of Easter

    As we celebrate Easter, I reflect on what this really means for me, for my life. How does this story actually have an impact on my very being today and tomorrow? The God I serve defeated death. He walked this journey called life, lived as a human, and chose the shamefulness of the cross. We… Read more

  • Surviving the Teen ‘It’s-unfair-it’s-not-my-Fault’ Game

    Surviving the Teen ‘It’s-unfair-it’s-not-my-Fault’ Game

    It’s not my fault! I didn’t do it! He did this, he did that, he made me do it! You don’t understand… We have been hearing a bit of this lately, and have been left wondering what in the name of all things good, is going on! So after reading a bit about navigating the… Read more

  • The Gorgeous Quince (Quince and Lemon Paste Recipe)

    The Gorgeous Quince (Quince and Lemon Paste Recipe)

    Today has been quince day. Our small faithful tree has given us beautiful fragrant yellow fruit, and as the first ones have fallen, that is the sign that they are ready to be harvested. Raw quince are really not nice to bite into, however left in a bowl in the kitchen they will fill the… Read more