Gen 17:1-8 When her late majesty, Queen Elisabeth II died, many reminisced about former meetings with her in person. Some were initially nervous after they had been instructed in all the protocols around such an event, the dos and don’ts,…

Gen 16:7-16 During my student years, I became friends with an emotionally needy fellow student. When we decided to flat together, the details dovetailed so nicely, it seemed like a heaven-sent opportunity. A long-term friend warned me not to go…

Gen 16:1-6 Guidance and the part we are to play in God’s will as a result is a difficult question of the Christian life. When we glimpse something of God’s plans, are we meant to wait for the Lord to…

Gen 15:7-20 The proverb about deferred hope making the heart sick (Prov 13:12) often comes to mind when I am waiting for God’s promises.  As we experience delay, we wonder, has God failed us? We may hope to overcome difficulties…

Gen 15:1-6 Whenever I read Abraham’s story, it never fails to amaze me how he responded to God under circumstances that looked bleak. It reminds me of numerous occasions in my life when the chances of having something hoped for…

Gen 14:1-24 As an Old Testament lecturer, I spent some time on the doctoral board of a secular university representing the Bible college/seminary where I taught. The group was generally friendly on a personal level, so when a Christian proposal…

Gen 13:1-18 Over a year ago, just as Auckland went into a lockdown of over three months, my husband and I were bidding for a property in Christchurch. The house was attractive and seemed a good fit for our needs,…

Gen 12:10-20 Have you ever faced momentous decisions and wondered, what if I make a mistake? What if I get it wrong in my choice and I mess up God’s plan for my life? What if I marry the ‘wrong’…