Author: Vanessa Taylor

“On that day, it will be said to Jerusalem,‘Have no fear, O Zion,    do not let your hands fall limp. Adonai your God is in your midst—    a mighty Savior!He will delight over you with joy.He will quiet you with His love.He will dance for joy over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:16-17 Tree of Life Version) Read full… Continue reading A Mighty Saviour

“…I’m absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.” (Romans 8:38-39 MSG) Read full chapter REFLECTION  After a marvellous mountaintop experience — where I felt seen, supported,… Continue reading Mountaintops & Valleys

 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on… Continue reading Unforced Rhythms of Grace

“Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.” (Proverbs 14:22 NIV) Read full chapter REFLECTION  There is only One who is perfectly good, so it makes sense to plan what is good with the perfectly good One. If we prayerfully plan in this way,… Continue reading Good Plans

“God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 CEV) Read full chapter REFLECTION  The opposite of being cowardly is being courageous. One definition of courage is: not deterred by danger or pain; brave.(ref: languages.oup.com) Bravery can take many forms and doesn’t necessarily mean fearful feelings… Continue reading Power•Love•Self-Control

“Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.” (Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬ ‭GNBUK)‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/296/ecc.4.9.GNBUK REFLECTION  I’ve been privately preparing for an upcoming event and when it came time to involve others in the prep and tech set up etc, my appreciation for caring cooperation deepened as I experienced various facets of teamwork… Continue reading Caring Cooperation

“We are confident that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan.” (Romans 8:28 The Voice) Read full chapter REFLECTION  Romans 8:28 is one of my go-to verses because there have been countless times when I’ve experienced our… Continue reading Committed & Confident

“Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long… Continue reading Miracles & Mercies

“People can plan what they want to do, but it is the Lord who guides their steps.” (Proverbs 16:9 ERV) REFLECTION  For six days a week, I usually prayerfully do a lot of meaningful work …which has often involved a trip out of my comfort zone. But on the seventh day, I intentionally step back… Continue reading Plans & Process

“For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” (Psalm 86:5 ESV) Read full chapter REFLECTION  While I pondering Psalm 86:5, I visualised the Lord radiating light and love with His arms open wide, welcoming me into His comforting embrace. I encourage you to pause, ponder… Continue reading Steadfast Love