From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 62:2 As a young child, I loved going to the beach with my granny and granda. One of my favourite places was Brown’s Bay, right at the end of Islandmagee. To… Continue reading The Big Rock
Author: Carolyn Dawson
Colouring Inside the Lines
He assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command. Proverbs 8:29 How do you respond to boundaries? Are you happy to live within the cordon, perhaps finding a sense of safety and freedom inside the assigned space? Or, are you a little rebellious, not wanting to be restricted… Continue reading Colouring Inside the Lines
Preparing Hearts
One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. Acts 16:14 We can often wonder if we are making a difference in the lives of others… Continue reading Preparing Hearts
You Belong To Me
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God. Jeremiah 32:38 We have a fundamental need to belong, for it is in belonging that we often experience a deep sense of value. Christians and non-Christians alike, can all go through periods of feeling that we are of no value; that we have… Continue reading You Belong To Me
Exciting Times
Never Disappointed
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 People put their trust in a lot of different things. Some trust banks with their savings while others trust the housing market or stock market with their investments. Trust is put in sportsmen and women to bring… Continue reading Never Disappointed
The Mask
In times of pain, joy can be elusive and yet we often hide our sorrows behind laughter. For this reason we should always be kind, for everyone carries hidden burdens.
He Sees You
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 You may wonder at times if the God of the whole universe really sees you because the thought of it seems so incredible. The truth is, God sees every single person upon the earth and He… Continue reading He Sees You
What Are You Pursuing?
I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 The life of the apostle Paul was not straight-forward by any stretch of the imagination and he endured a lot of physical pain as he shared the truth of the gospel. Even so, his confession… Continue reading What Are You Pursuing?
Who to Please
In sharing the gospel, prioritize pleasing God over pleasing people. Stay true to God's truth, be bold, and stand firm in your convictions.
