Written By Yvonne P. I wrote a series on Why We Should Trust God last year. Since then, I’ve learned a lot about trusting God. Other than the fact that it can be difficult to do so, it is also incredibly liberating (Matthew 11:29). Knowing that the creator of the universe will ensure that all things work together for good, can really help put a … Continue reading Four Reasons We Should Trust God

I’m one of those, “I love the New Testament” type of people. Admittedly, I may have taken it a little bit too far because I hardly read books of the Old Testament. Thanks to my Dad’s prompting, I started reading the book of Joshua, and I’m blown away.   So, I’ve outlined what I’ve learned from reading (Joshua 1-10) so far. These are lessons I’ll take … Continue reading What I’ve learned from reading the Book of Joshua 1-10

I think that one of the hardest and yet, simplest thing to do is to tell the truth. It’s difficult because with honesty comes a great deal of vulnerability. This, in turn, means that you put yourself in a position of possible hurt. However, vulnerability often invites those that are hurting in. It is the door that allows a friend to walk right into your … Continue reading Though He Slay Me

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 Grace Series Part 1: God’s Grace

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 P. 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

Written By Yvonne Patock I threw my graduation cap into the air as high as I could after the graduation ceremony. Excitement filled my heart, and not just because I had graduated. I was excited about the future and everything it held for me. Admittedly, there’s beauty in uncertainty. Yet, it can be the complete opposite too. However, at that time, I wasn’t unsure about … Continue reading Series part 1: Why We Should Put Our Trust In God

Written By Yvonne Patock Ever wondered how some Christians just seem to have a peace about everything? Always smiling even when they don’t particularly have a reason to? It can be hard to understand it sometimes, Yet, it’s really quite simple: prayer and closeness to God. Prayer, a constant communication with God, can allow you to have that inner peace. Not until recently, did I … Continue reading Prayer Series Part 2:  Truths About Prayer