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31/01/2026

This morning I was reading in Matthew about Jesus riding in on the donkey and the words…

…JESUS WAS IN THE CENTRE..stood out to me.

I had a vision of a bike wheel and Jesus at the centre and all the spokes are different parts of our life and they are all held in place by Jesus. The tyre is our faith that keeps it all held together. Allowing us to travel along the path of life.
When our tyre goes flat (lose faith) it can slow down the journey, but Jesus is still there at the centre, patiently waiting for us to refill our tyre back up.
Or maybe a coupe of our spokes pop out, we are still able to keep going, but this can be a good time to stop and make some repairs and plug those spokes back into the centre (JESUS).

17/01/2026

Parable (Luke 13:20–21 / Matthew 13:33):

“The kingdom of God is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough.”

How yeast relates to the Kingdom of God

1. Yeast starts small, but has big impact
Yeast is tiny and almost invisible — yet it transforms the whole dough.
👉 God’s Kingdom often begins in small, unseen ways: a prayer, a kind act, a seed of faith, a quiet “yes” to God.

2. Yeast works from the inside
Once mixed in, yeast changes the dough from within, not from the outside.
👉 God changes hearts first. The Kingdom isn’t about appearances or power, but inner transformation.

3. Yeast takes time
Bread doesn’t rise instantly — it needs patience.
👉 God’s Kingdom grows gradually, in God’s timing, even when we can’t see it happening yet.

4. Yeast spreads through everything
The yeast eventually affects all the dough.
👉 God’s Kingdom is meant to reach everywhere — every part of our lives and the world.

5. Yeast is activated by warmth
Yeast comes alive in the right conditions.
👉 Faith grows when it’s nurtured — through love, community, prayer, and trust in God.

02/01/2026

Thank you God ❤️🙏

28/12/2025

Falsely accused… because you refused.

Before an accusation ever comes, there is almost always a refusal.

You refused to give someone something they desperately wanted —
something you knew you were not meant to give.

Maybe you refused to stay in an unhealthy relationship you knew you had to leave.
Maybe, like Joseph, you refused intimacy that crossed God’s boundaries — and your refusal enraged them.

In Genesis 39:8, it simply says:
“But Joseph refused.”

Not once.
Not casually.
Not quietly.

Verse 10 tells us she pressured him day after day — and still he refused.

What happens when someone keeps hearing “no”?

They don’t always walk away.
They often become more demanding… until they reach a breaking point.

Genesis 39:12 says:
“She grabbed him by his cloak, demanding, ‘Come on, sleep with me!’ Joseph tore himself away, but he left his cloak in her hand as he ran from the house.”

And after the ultimate refusal comes the next stage…

👉 The accusation.

The very person who once desired Joseph now despised him.
What she wanted but couldn’t have — she tried to destroy.

Genesis 39:14–15 shows how quickly the story was twisted.
A lie was told.
Others were pulled in.
Joseph’s character was questioned.

See how fast desire can turn into hatred when things don’t go someone’s way?

Then comes the declaration.
Potiphar’s wife tells her husband the lie.
Joseph — once trusted with everything — is thrown into prison.

But here’s the part I love most.

“But the Lord was with Joseph…” (Genesis 39:21)

Don’t you love a “but God” moment?

Joseph may have been in prison —
but God knew the truth.
God never left.
God gave him favour even in the darkest place.

Maybe this is your story too.

You refused something you knew wasn’t right.
You were pressured.
Then accused.
Then others believed the lie.

And now you feel stuck —
in a prison of your mind:
loneliness, grief, confusion, injustice, lack of control.

If this is you, please hear me —
this is not the end of your story.

There is a “but God” coming for you.

How can I say that with confidence?

Because it happened to me.

I refused to stay in an unhealthy marriage.
When I refused to go back, the accusation came.

He told his family I left because I had cheated.

I felt trapped in my own mind.
People I loved turned away.
I didn’t know how to defend myself or prove the truth.

But God.

God was with me — even when I couldn’t see it.
He was faithful.
He gave me favour.
He took what the enemy meant for harm and turned it into good.

Today, I am blessed with a husband who truly loves me
and another beautiful daughter.

So if you’re sitting in a dark place right now —
please know God sees you.
He knows the truth.
And He will lead you out.

Thank God for His faithfulness.
Thank God for His favour.
And keep walking with Him — even when the prison doors haven’t opened yet.

28/11/2025

🌿 The Miracle Inside Every Cell

A scientist recently said something that really moved me:
“There must be a God… just look at how mitochondria are created.”

And honestly, it’s hard not to agree.

Inside every single cell in your body are tiny powerhouses called mitochondria—little factories that create the energy you need to breathe, think, move, and live.
They’re incredibly complex, perfectly ordered, and work in harmony with the rest of the cell in a way that feels far beyond accident.

Even many scientists admit the more they study the cell, the more they see design, purpose, and intention.

For me, it’s a beautiful reminder:
God doesn’t just hold the universe together… He holds you together.
Right down to the smallest details.

“You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” — Psalm 139:13

The deeper science goes, the more it points back to the Creator.

Because science is like studying the brushstrokes… but God is the Artist who painted the masterpiece

21/11/2025

✨ “He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.” — Ecclesiastes 11:4 ✨

This verse gently reminds us that if we wait for the perfect moment, we’ll never move. If a farmer sits watching the wind, worrying it might blow the seeds away, he’ll never plant. If he keeps staring at the clouds, afraid of the rain, he’ll never harvest.

In the same way, if we let fear, hesitation, or “what ifs” hold us back, we miss the opportunities God places before us.

Sometimes faith looks like taking a step even when the conditions don’t look ideal… trusting that God is the one who brings the growth.

Encouragement:
Don’t wait for everything to feel perfect before you step out, try again, start the thing God placed on your heart, or walk in obedience. Move forward, even in uncertainty—God meets you in the action, not the hesitation.

Plant the seed.
Trust the process.
Let God bring the harvest. 🌱

20/11/2025

God doesn’t want to stay feeling weighted down by our sins. Agree with His word and confess your sins and say I am cleansed.

19/11/2025

15/11/2025

❤️ Loving People the Way Jesus Calls Us To

Yesterday I spoke with a young person who shared something that really stayed with me. She told me that when she identified as gay, Christians would approach her in the mall and tell her she needed to repent.

I gently asked her, “Did that make you want to follow Jesus or turn away from Him?”
She said, “It made me turn away. It made me not like Christians.”

But then she added something that humbled me:
“You’re different. You’ve shown me love. You follow God’s command to love people, not condemn them.”

Friend, this is what Jesus calls us to: love first.
Not shouting at people.
Not judging them.

Just love.

The truth is, the Bible does not focus heavily on the topic of homosexuality—only a few verses mention it directly. But the Bible speaks hundreds of times about things like pride, greed, gossip, anger, selfishness, and unkindness.
And Jesus repeatedly called out one group the most:
the religious who lacked love.

Here’s what Scripture reminds us:

❤️ 1. Love is the greatest command

“The greatest of these is love.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13

❤️ 2. It is God’s kindness that leads people to repentance—not our condemnation

“God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” — Romans 2:4

❤️ 3. Jesus didn’t come to condemn people

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” — John 3:17

❤️ 4. Our job is simple: love people as He loved us

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you.” — John 13:34

❤️ 5. Let your gentleness be what people encounter

“Let your gentleness be evident to all.” — Philippians 4:5

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People are not saved by being shouted at in a mall.
People are not transformed by fear, shame, or pressure.
But they are drawn to Jesus through genuine love, kindness, and relationship.

If someone meets us and feels loved, accepted, safe, and seen—
they are far more likely to become curious about the God who loves them even more.

May we be Christians who make people say,
“I felt the love of Jesus through you,”
not,
“You pushed me away.”

14/11/2025

There’s something so steadying about Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
In a world that changes by the hour, where seasons shift and circumstances surprise us, this truth anchors my heart every time.

Jesus doesn’t wake up in a different mood.
He doesn’t love us one day and withdraw the next.
He doesn’t lose strength, patience, compassion, or power.

The same Jesus who healed, restored, forgave, comforted, and led people thousands of years ago… is the very same Jesus walking with us today. And He’ll be the same faithful, unchanging Saviour tomorrow, next year, and into eternity.

When life feels uncertain, this verse reminds me that my foundation isn’t shifting sand. It’s Him—steady, constant, and forever good.
What a comfort. What a hope. What a Saviour.

If you’re feeling unsure, anxious, or weary today, hold onto this truth: Jesus hasn’t changed. He won’t change. And His care for you remains the same—yesterday, today, and forever 🙏❤️

13/11/2025

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I heard this phrase this morning from the Pastor - Gentleness is learned not inherited.

As Jesus says in the verse above - “learn from me”.

How can you show gentleness to someone today?