Category Archives: Devotions

Falling but not Failing

Posted on August 26, 2020 by thielelyn

Can you imagine David, King of Israel, as an old man? Perhaps he’s sitting with his grandchildren gathered around him, plus his favourite servants, his old soldier-friends, and close family. He’s reciting Psalm 37; maybe singing it. He wants them … Continue reading →

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Auctioning for Life

Posted on August 14, 2019 by thielelyn

On Sunday evening we gathered to spend our money… and have fun! We were about to enjoy a dinner/auction for missions. Many of us had saved donations for this purpose, and the handy small appliances, craft items, furniture, artworks, and … Continue reading →

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Wrong Quotes

Posted on June 5, 2019 by thielelyn

‘The proof is in the pudding’. Have you ever wondered what those words mean? I’ve heard them many times, but as far as I know, it should be said this way: ‘The proof of the pudding is in the eating’. … Continue reading →

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Going Out and Coming In, Sitting Down and Rising Up

Posted on May 22, 2019 by thielelyn

I dislike the way online companies put unrelated advertisements on the sites I read. I might want to check a Blog I’m following, but there they are, with their real estate information, fashion advice, or medical articles that I don’t … Continue reading →

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Those Instructions

Posted on May 8, 2019 by thielelyn

Years ago I did some ironing for friends who owned a student guest house. There were many shirts to do and my mother suggested, ‘Change hands if one arm gets weary’. The irons weren’t designed for Molly-Dookers! Neither were most … Continue reading →

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Harvest Festival

Posted on March 27, 2019 by thielelyn

Autumn is beginning to show its colours in our part of the world, and I’m reminded of how the seasons change. Who can say it happens by chance? We know to expect beautiful colours on the trees before the leaves … Continue reading →

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