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Category: Notes from Life

A place for the everyday, the unexpected, and the things that don’t fit anywhere else. Honest reflections, small observations, and quiet moments — all the bits of life that whisper their meaning if we pay attention.

Trusting God’s Strength: Our Protector, Provider, and Firm Foundation

3 July 20243 October 2024

God always protects His faithful ones. As 1 Samuel 2:9 (NLT) says, “He will protect his faithful ones, but the wicked will disappear in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.” This verse reminds us that relying solely on our own strength is not only fruitless but also separates us from God’s protection and…

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Trusting God’s Timing Despite the Ridicule

3 July 20243 October 2024

There was a time when I faced relentless taunting, much like Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:6-7. Peninnah, her tormentor, mocked her year after year for not having children, reducing her to tears. I, too, was called barren by people around me, and it broke me. I never called myself barren, but I was manipulated and…

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Living Through Love: God, Yourself, and Others

3 June 20243 October 2024

Luke 10:27-28 reminds us of the two greatest commandments: loving God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind, and loving our neighbour as ourselves. The first part—loving God—is often straightforward for many of us. However, the second part, “Love your neighbour as yourself,” can be more challenging to live out. Loving your neighbour as…

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Trusting in the Unfailing Promises of God

3 June 20243 October 2024

Hebrews 11:11 (NLT) says, “It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep His promise.” This verse shows the power of belief. You don’t need to know how or when God will fulfil His promises. You simply…

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Standing Back-to-Back: The Strength of Godly Marriages

2 June 20242 October 2024

Standing back to back with your spouse is a powerful image, and there’s a deep reason for it rooted in both biblical wisdom and the practical strength it offers to a marriage. In Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT), it says, “A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three…

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Understanding Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Abraham’s Bosom, and Paradise: A Glimpse Into the Afterlife

1 June 20241 October 2024

I know I promised to talk about “back-to-back” in marriage, and maybe we’ll cover that tomorrow. But today, I want us to explore something different—Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Abraham’s bosom, and Paradise. I pray that the Holy Spirit will guide me as I explain this as best as I can, drawing from what I’ve learned. Sheol…

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The Power of Teamwork: A Lesson from Worship and Marriage

31 May 20241 October 2024

Yesterday, I witnessed a beautiful example of teamwork during the praise and worship session. The lead singer briefly lost her voice, something I quickly noticed since I tend to be very observant — both a strength and a weakness at times. It seemed she was also tired, which is completely natural when serving wholeheartedly. As…

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The Difference Between Fear and Respect: Lessons from Haman’s Pride

29 May 202429 September 2024

Haman was a man filled with pride. In Esther 3:5 (NLT), we see that Haman became very angry because Mordecai refused to bow down or show him respect. Then, in Esther 5:9 (NLT), Haman’s anger flared up again when he saw Mordecai sitting calmly at the gate, not standing or acting afraid when Haman passed…

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Recognising Our True Enemy: Understanding Spiritual Warfare

28 May 202428 September 2024

1 Peter 5:8 NIV “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” The real enemy in our lives is the devil. It’s not your colleague who seems to be against you, your employer, your maid or nanny, your HR manager, your husband…

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