by Julie McIlhatton | Sep 16, 2022 | Choosing God, Love God Greatly Posts |
Forgiveness is really hard. As fallen humans, it is not our natural response when we are hurt by others. But without forgiveness, bitterness, hatred, and a desire for revenge can arise within us, and they are heavy burdens to carry. While forgiving others is...
by Julie McIlhatton | Jul 8, 2022 | Beautifully Surrendered (WOB), Love God Greatly Posts |
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of random acts of kindness. It may be an act of kindness for a stranger, such as paying for the person behind you in a queue or paying for coffees in advance so those who are homeless can have a hot drink. I...
by Julie McIlhatton | Jun 15, 2022 | Beautifully Surrendered (WOB), Love God Greatly Posts |
When we go on holiday, we usually go to church wherever we are visiting. I love meeting with God’s people in various places because it helps me feel more connected to the global church. One of my earliest experiences of meeting believers from all over the world was...
by Julie McIlhatton | May 4, 2022 | Love God Greatly Posts, Trusting God (Lament) |
I recently asked a group of teenagers whether they thought the life of a Christian was easier and more trouble-free. Without hesitation, one of them answered, “Yes!” Unfortunately, this is not the case. I took the opportunity to share the truth that we all...
by Julie McIlhatton | Apr 12, 2022 | John–Our Security For Eternity, Love God Greatly Posts |
“Why do we call it Good Friday? Jesus died, dying isn’t good?” I was asked this by a 7-year-old a couple of Easters ago. How would you have answered? So much of today’s reading is difficult, it’s cruel, unfair, gruesome, it doesn’t seem good at all. However, we...