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Tarry here, in the garden

on 6 April 20266 April 2026 2 Comments on Tarry here, in the garden

I had so much fun creating this colouring page in my Linger & Savour notebook! And, I had an even more blessed time slowing down and colouring the page as I reflected on walking with Jesus. in your presence there is fullness of joy. ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ Process and products used: This page features the following …

Faith

Endure faithfully

on 19 March 202631 March 2026 Leave a Comment on Endure faithfully

The first day of spring is on the horizon. I journaled this page to celebrate its coming as I reflected on journeys, seasons, and the endurance required to persevere. On my journey, recently, I’ve felt both impatient and so weary that I wanted to quit. Recognizing these emotions revealed the fruit that is being grown …

Health Planning

Steward health

on 4 February 202617 March 2026 Leave a Comment on Steward health

It has been a while since I shared anything on health and wellness but I’m planning to resume that. For now, here’s a look at how I’m using the horizontal Hemlock & Oak planner to steward my health. Weekly pages I use the left page, which is divided into days, to record how I slept …

Faith

Heaven came down

on 23 December 20256 January 2026 Leave a Comment on Heaven came down

My day started off as one of those days. You know them – when the day just isn’t going how you’d prefer and you want to grumble. I would’ve preferred a solid night’s sleep, thank you very much! I would’ve preferred to not have bleary eyes when I have to do computer work. I would’ve …

Faith

Christmas – a story of joy

on 9 December 202530 December 2025 Leave a Comment on Christmas – a story of joy

The Christmas story is a story of joy. For He is Immanuel, God With Us – the One Who made a way to be with us, not reluctantly, but with great longing. In His presence is fullness of joy. “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save …

Faith

Shine the light of joy

on 21 October 20253 February 2026 Leave a Comment on Shine the light of joy

The key to joy in difficult situations is this truth – He never left. It’s growing in awareness of His constant presence here & now, as we wait for then. May we be so filled that we shine the light of His joy. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various …

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Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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