Author: Vanessa Taylor

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings,… Continue reading Hopeful Hardship

I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him bears much fruit, for [otherwise] apart from Me [that is, cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. (John 15:5 AMP) REFLECTION  Prayerful planning has its place, but let’s keep John 15:5 etched on… Continue reading Prayerful Planning

“I say be guided by the Spirit and you won’t carry out your selfish desires.” Galatians 5:16 CEB REFLECTION I became increasingly more aware of divine guidance as I began to prioritise my relationship with Jesus Christ — our living hope. This spiritual awakening was like the jarring sound of a fire alarm, rigorously rousing… Continue reading Divine Guidance

Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV)  “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy and thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart… Continue reading Treasures

And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. (Romans 8:28 AMP) REFLECTION We are pilgrims on a journey that doesn’t end. To… Continue reading Spiritual Intimacy

Ephesians 1:20-23 [MSG] All this energy issues from Christ: God raised him from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge… Continue reading The Final Word

1 Peter 4:10 [AMP] Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor]. REFLECTION  1… Continue reading Multi-faceted Grace

Ephesians 4:11-15 [NIV] So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,… Continue reading The Truth

Ephesians 4:31-32 AMP Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence]. Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also… Continue reading Forgiven to Forgive

Genesis 9:12-13 [ESV] And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” REFLECTION… Continue reading The Covenant