Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica concerning the coming day of the Lord. The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. “For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape” (I Thessalonians 5:3).… Continue reading Be Grateful
Category: Devotionals
The Sceptre of Judah
In Genesis 49, Jacob called his sons and pronounced a blessing over them. To Judah he declared that his brothers would praise him and his hands would be on the neck of his enemies. His father’s sons would bow down to him and he was declared a lion’s cub, who from the prey he went up… Continue reading The Sceptre of Judah
Enough STERBING
Hello my lovely beautiful people, It has been a while since I dug into my own feelings, experiences, observations and thoughts. So here I am sharing a few things about what has been on my heart, regarding people, behaviours and relationships. Let the story begin……As you know, I like meeting new people and getting to… Continue reading Enough STERBING
October Script-Time: Shed the leaves 🍁🍂🍁
Autumn is upon us and the leaves of the trees are turning various shades of brown and yellow, as they begin to fall on the wet ground. I’m here looking out the window wondering if it’s time for us, to start shedding some leaves of our own! What leaves are you going to allow to… Continue reading October Script-Time: Shed the leaves 🍁🍂🍁
-September Monthly SCRIPT-TIME
HELLO September Hey LE Family, we are in the final leg of 2021. It’s been a really busy but quiet time at life essence with a lot of behind the scenes work, that we can hopefully share with you soon. I feel someone needs to hear this today; Sometimes it is important to recognise that… Continue reading -September Monthly SCRIPT-TIME
Strength in Weakness — Broken & Hopeful
I had a dream this week that has stayed with me as a comfort and encouragement. In the dream, I was a little girl standing in a giant cave with lots of people milling around. To get out of the cave, I had to climb a steep dirt slope, and I was exhausted. I flopped… Continue reading Strength in Weakness — Broken & Hopeful
Help! There’s the Snake! – Charlaine Martin
Protecting and Cleaning Your Spiritual House Main Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5 Secondary Passage: Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21 NIV Recently, I discovered a snake, an unwelcome visitor, in my… Continue reading Help! There’s the Snake! – Charlaine Martin
To a Generation of Young Adults Who Don’t Want Kids
As I reflect on the ways God has used my life to push back against the armies of darkness, it isn’t the books I’ve written that occupy the most space on the shelves of my mind. Nor is it the Bible studies I’ve taught or mission trips I’ve taken. It’s my sons: Eli, Noble, Judah,… Continue reading To a Generation of Young Adults Who Don’t Want Kids
The Great Supper: You can eat, or you can be eaten
By Elizabeth Prata The culmination of the age of man ends with two great feasts. In one, believers will dine with the glorious King of all Kings! “Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying, “Hallelujah!… Continue reading The Great Supper: You can eat, or you can be eaten
The Privileged Life: Put Your Prayers to Pen and Paper—Six Tips!
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy….” (Philippians 1:3-4) It’s called the Wailing Wall, but when we visited the Jerusalem site earlier this year, our experience was remarkably quiet…a serious place for prayer. The limestone wall on the western side of the… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Put Your Prayers to Pen and Paper—Six Tips!