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
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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
Holy of Holies
In the Old Testament, God gave Moses instructions about building the tabernacle, the arc of the covenant and the Aaronic priesthood. Aaron and his sons were to serve in the tabernacle and offer sacrifices unto the Lord. When Moses worked with the builders and completed the tabernacle, the glory and presence of the Lord descended.… Continue reading Holy of Holies
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
Prayer and Fasting
There is a story in Matthew 17, where a man brought his son to Jesus’s disciples for healing. Jesus had travelled with Peter, James and John to a mountain for his transfiguration. Upon his return, the man met him at the foot of the mountain. “Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers… Continue reading Prayer and Fasting
Story Time
I used to wonder why I remembered most events in my life. And it seemed as if in great detail. Or why would I remember other’s events or stories? Or how I could recall a profound statement years later. In the past, I would say, “Oh well.” But as I started writing, I realized I… Continue reading Story 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
How to use Themes in Your Prayers (Ruth 2.19, 20) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Blessed be the man who took notice of you Blessed be he by the LORD, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead. Background Up to this point in the book of Ruth, we have encountered a prayer of intercession, a prayer-vow, and a prayer of blessing. In the last reading (2:19–20), Boaz… Continue reading How to use Themes in Your Prayers (Ruth 2.19, 20) ‣ Praying Through the Bible