Budget, Blues and the Bible

Budget, Blues and the Bible

The Australian Federal Budget (www.budget.gov.au) was released last Tuesday night (12th May, 2015).  And unless you’ve been snuggled up in bed and reading a delightful book, or off on some island holiday, it has been hard to miss the debate and commentary...
Trusting God When Things Don’t Go to Plan

Trusting God When Things Don’t Go to Plan

I realise I have been quiet lately. I have written and rewritten this post in my mind a number of times and wondered whether to share what has been going on in my life and if in fact I should share. Blogging is a challenging thing- it is hard sometimes working out how...
The Parable of the Ten Virgins

The Parable of the Ten Virgins

A few days ago I came across a little note hidden away. As I opened it, it was the poem my beautiful man had penned and recited to me as he proposed. I can still remember the moment of our proposal, it was funny it was a surprise- we had talked about marriage, had the...
Your Words to Me Are Like Honey

Your Words to Me Are Like Honey

This morning, the sunlight streams in through the window proclaiming God’s glory at the day ahead. I try to forget that my little man decided to start this glorious day at 4.50am and instead want to encourage you, as God has encouraged me, with this little...
Hospitality and the Rise of the Home Chef

Hospitality and the Rise of the Home Chef

My husband and I enjoy the show My Kitchen Rules (Channel 7). As I watch, I am inspired by the creativity shown by the contestants and enjoy watching the judges critique the food. When I get into the kitchen each evening, I find that a little like judges Pete, Manu...
A Mother’s Ambition

A Mother’s Ambition

“My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope. Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso”- Pablo Picasso There is something in me that wants the best for my children. It is the...