Christian Faith Perspectives

The heavenly perspective on the affairs of our lives is important and brings to mind part of the Lord’s Prayer “… your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. …” Trying to determine what is God’s will in our lives can be quite a puzzle. How can I know the right course…

1! “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” The oft quoted saying which is from a Chinese proverb is so applicable to achieving life’s goals. Sometimes the pathway ahead can seem so long and we question whether we can finish should we begin. The challenge is not so much the journey…

‘Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?’ We have all admired ourselves in the mirror… yet mirrors do play a big part in our lives. The vanity mirrors in our homes are always in use. Then there are the rear vision mirrors in our cars which get constant use while driving…

There is a sense in which we are chained or inseparably linked to the Lord Jesus Christ. If we understand this spiritual connection we have with him, it will sustain us in times of doubt and testing of our faith. But it also can be the catalyst of truth which will enable us to live…

Medical science has researched the connection between stress and the human heart. In fact, people can die of a broken heart caused by the death of a partner. Atrial fibrillation (a form of irregular heartbeat) can be a risk for up to 12 months after a bereavement. Anyone who has lost a loved one can…

It doesn’t matter what we believe the quality of determination is still the essential ingredient for a successful life. It is the personal attribute which takes an individual through to the conclusion of a task or personal goal. To give up is to surrender yourself to failure and mediocrity; it is a compromise which settles…

There is something awe inspiring about a blazing fire! it could be a bonfire celebrating some event or just those glowing coals and curling flames of an open fire at home or out camping. Fire can also destroy forests and property and tragically, human life too. We learn at an early age to respect fire,…

Do you remember the old-fashioned way of tracking your route to a destination on a road map. Somewhat cumbersome by their size but nevertheless indispensable to keeping us heading in the right direction. Today we can use satnav which uses satellite navigation that directs us as we drive. So simple, just follow the route displayed…