Author: Vanessa Taylor

”Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].“ ‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬ ‭AMP‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1588/eph.4.29.AMP REFLECTION  God’s Word is clear… Continue reading Words as Seeds

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that… Continue reading Loved to Love

For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 AMP) REFLECTION  Every precious person has been wonderfully made by God (see Psalm 139:14). And, as our Maker, He has made it clear that He knows… Continue reading Perfect Plans

But [Lot’s] wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. (Genesis 19:26 AMPC) Read full chapter Footnotes REFLECTION  There’s world of difference between reflection (in the best sense of the word) and looking back (with a longing to go back because the right way forward is hard). Pausing and prayerfully… Continue reading Don’t Look Back

I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] Philippians 4:13 AMP REFLECTION  This past week – in… Continue reading Sacrificial Service

You’ve been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the followers of Jesus there, and you’ll be a good servant of Jesus. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium… Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines

”What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now! God is keeping careful watch over us and… Continue reading Suffering with Hope

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13 NLT) REFLECTION  When I intentionally keep my heart open to our caring Creator – prioritising prayer and pondering His Word… Continue reading An Amazing Adventure

“The Spirit is the guarantee [the first installment, the pledge, a foretaste] of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own [purchased] possession [His believers], to the praise of His glory.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:14‬ ‭AMP‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1588/eph.1.14.AMP REFLECTION  The word until in this verse reminds us that we are still in process. I was keenly aware of this today… Continue reading The Pledge

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes]. James 1:17 AMP REFLECTION  Every good gift… Continue reading Ownership vs Stewardship