"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to … Continue reading For Everything There Is A Season…
Honour Your Father and Mother
As you all know, May 14th was Mother's Day and since then I've been thinking a lot about my relationship with my own mother. My dad did a Mother's Day sermon which focused on these verses from Proverbs, Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor … Continue reading Honour Your Father and Mother
The Danger of Self-Pity
"You need Me every moment. Your awareness of your constant need for Me is your greatest strength. Your neediness, properly handled, is a link to My presence. However, there are pitfalls that you must be on your guard against: self-pity, self-preoccupation, giving up. Your inadequacy presents you with a continual choice- deep dependence on Me, … Continue reading The Danger of Self-Pity
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things…
It has been so nice to have my energy back as it means that I am able to do more. As such, I thought I would share with you a few of my favourite things from today: 1. Crohn's friendly Banana Bread made by yours truly. Moist and delicious, it is completely dairy free, substituting … Continue reading These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things…
Suffering… This Is The Message Of The Cross
So it's been a while since I've written an update and boy has a lot happened since my last post! For starters, I've now started on Imuran, a general immune suppressant drug that will hopefully stop my body from attacking my digestive system and allow it to heal. I have also had two Inflectra infusions, another … Continue reading Suffering… This Is The Message Of The Cross
I Thank God For…
In the midst of suffering I am learning that it is so important to find things to be thankful for everyday to keep yourself from falling into discouragement so here's my list for today: 1) My parents who have been very patient and helpful during this time of me being sick, especially with driving me … Continue reading I Thank God For…
Bearing Patiently
"I say to myself, 'the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.' The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he … Continue reading Bearing Patiently
