Written By Yvonne Patock Two centuries after its composition, the song, “Amazing Grace”, still grips the hearts of millions across the world. The words of the song help paint a picture of God’s Grace. The song describes and tells the tale of a man known as John Newton as he journeyed his way back into God’s arms. The words of the song describe me and … Continue reading Series Part 2: Amazing Grace
Written By Yvonne Patock There are stories, since time immemorial, that remain untold. Hidden away under lock and key, or perhaps, even hidden in the hearts of man. Due to the nature of the story, perchance, the people deemed it fit to keep it secret. In a bid to maintain stability, and what they perceived as a peaceful coexistence, the secret remained a secret. Yet, … Continue reading God’s Grace
Poem By Yvonne Patock It’s in my finality that I found You When You made my ending into a beginning And turned my closed book into a new chapter You took my pieces and put them back together A little differently, but a lot better So that I could resemble You, Lord With the glue that we call love That glistens through Your Son With … Continue reading A New Beginning, A new Creation
Written By Yvonne Patock My lungs burned from the inside restricting my breathing considerably. The air around me was suddenly thick and uncomfortable, welcoming a dizzy feeling that threatened to knock me out. My sobs come out in choked sounds, almost as if the air itself was strangling me. Rapidly blinking, I fought the unshed tears quickly brimming my eyes that threatened to spill over. … Continue reading Series Part 4: Why We Should Love One Another
Written By Yvonne Patock The minute I walked through those doors, I started having second thoughts. My palms were clammy with sweat, announcing how nervous I was. I sat down, but kept fidgeting in an attempt to ward of the nervous energy that constantly emanated from my body. I eyed the exit warily, quickly trying to formulate an excuse to leave. Alas! My brain was … Continue reading Series Part 3: The Love Of God Changes Us
Written By Yvonne Patock Her knees buckled from beneath as her heart caved in under the pressure of heartbreak. The man she had learned to call father escaped through the door without so much as a goodbye. Running to the door, she firmly gripped the door frame as she watched him disappear into the night. Never to see or hear from her father ever again. … Continue reading Series part 2: The Love of A Father
Written By Yvonne Patock John 21:15-17: So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My lambs.” He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He said … Continue reading Series Part 1: We Are Called To Love
Poem By Yvonne Patock Say A Little Prayer A little turmoil A little hurt A little tumult A sudden shock Crumbling walls from within Unstable floors fall from beneath As the fountain under my skin Continues to flow because of Him So I say a little prayer…. Unfailing love Coming from above Redeeming love That I’m undeserving of Yet, beneath your wings My … Continue reading Say A Little Prayer
Written By Yvonne Patock Today’s blog post is simply a recap of the three part series on: why we should put our trust in God. From the previous posts, we’ve seen that God has an eternal perspective, He is faithful and has a tremendous love for us. Let us start by looking at each point in detail. God Has An Eternal Perspective God exists outside … Continue reading Series Part 4 : Why We Should Put Our Trust In God
Written By Yvonne Patock We stared at each other with sad eyes, hoping that the next day was better than the last. Our days were long, and our nights even longer. The empty kitchen cabinets, matched our empty rumbling stomachs. Never in my few years on earth had I expected this to happen to us as a family. My trust in God dwindled with every … Continue reading Series Part 3: Why We should Put Our Trust In God
