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Category: Relating to God

Quote of the Day: Do you crave beauty?

“I want to see beauty. In the ugly, in the sink, in the suffering, in the daily, in all the days before I die, the moments before I sleep.”

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Quote of the day: Avoiding deep surrender

We give Him what we perceive to be our obedience yet internally resist a deeper surrender.

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Quote of the day: Keep looking forward

“A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do.”

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Quote of the Day: Easter

I love it when someone’s words stop me in my tracks. Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing thoughts … More

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Just breathe. It’s OK not to have a super-duper action plan but to trust God instead.

Even though many of us take a break from work over the new year, it can feel anything but relaxing. … More

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10 things to celebrate as 2021 winds up

As the year winds to a close, it’s tempting to give ourselves a hard time about the things that have … More

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The Father’s arms are open

Sometimes we’re tempted to think we have to somehow have it all together before we can approach God. That we … More

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How coming to faith brings a peace like no other

When people come to faith in Jesus they often say they feel a peace they’ve never felt before. This verse … More

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Memories of my father

My dad passed away last month. I took some time on this rainy Sunday afternoon in lockdown to jot down some of the memories I have of him. Thank you for reading…

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Lockdown is short; heaven is forever

I am currently in lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19 in my state.

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia.
She loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over an unusual tea or a glass of wine. She's a true 'creative type' and loves speaking, writing and acting in her spare time.

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