And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, "May he be blessed by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!" Ruth 2:20 In the story of Naomi and Ruth we see hardship, sorrow, kindness and redemption. Elimelech and his family were driven from their home in Bethlehem because of famine and settled… Continue reading The Flow of Kindness
Author: Carolyn Dawson
I am a writer of Bible devotions, a writer of songs and occasionally a writer of poems. I am also a Christian, so I suppose you could call me a Christian writer. My first book - aptly named 'The Narrow Path' will be published in September 2024. I live in Northern Ireland and when I get the opportunity, I love to travel.
The Only Rock
After the birth of her first son, Samuel, Hannah took him back to the temple, gave him over to God and prayed, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.” The Lord himself echoed this declaration through the prophet Isaiah saying, “Fear not,… Continue reading The Only Rock
Divine Peace
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 The Lord spoke to His disciples at length on their last evening together before He was taken to be crucified. He had so much… Continue reading Divine Peace
Just Stay
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. John 15:6 This verse follows on in the ‘I Am the True Vine’ message (verses 1-17) spoken by the Lord Jesus. In the ESV version, the word abide is used 11 times. When something is repeated, we know it’s important,… Continue reading Just Stay
Can You See Him?
But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. Matthew 13:16 The crowds had packed themselves onto the shoreline while Jesus spoke to them from a boat and told them the parable of the Sower and the Seed. Afterward, the disciples inquired as to why he spoke in parables and… Continue reading Can You See Him?
Are You Weighed Down?
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Psalm 68:19 This is a short but wonderful verse. Read it again. Understand this truth – whatever you are facing today, the Lord, your Saviour, is upholding you through it. Proverbs 12 tells us that anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him… Continue reading Are You Weighed Down?
No Additives Needed
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 Timothy 1:5 Love is the most prominent and important aspect within the Word of God. The Lord Jesus, in answering the Pharisees said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your… Continue reading No Additives Needed
The Active Ambassador
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 Life is a constant flow of actions and you have probably heard someone say that in any given situation you can either be re-active or pro-active. You can… Continue reading The Active Ambassador
Under The Influence
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7,8 Are you good at making wise choices? Do you think things through, dive straight in, or muddle your way along? There are three influencers waiting to… Continue reading Under The Influence
No Small Thing
But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3 When I think of a battle shield, I envisage a large piece of wood and metal that would have covered a soldier from the chest to the top of his legs. In films, you would often… Continue reading No Small Thing
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