Bitterness undermines our foundations until we crumble & fall, but God is our tower of strength This morning I was reading the account of David (before he was made king) when the Amalekites had destroyed Ziklag by fire, and taken all of David's people captive - including his two wives. You can read about it... Continue Reading →

This morning I was praying & asking God to help me press deeper into His presence, despite the reservations I sometimes feel that make me draw back. I felt led to Song of Solomon Chp 2, and that opened a conversation with God that I wanted to share here. All quotes are from the Passion... Continue Reading →

Choosing a title for a blog is no easy task. And "In The Secret Place" seems a total misnomer - after all blogs are usually public, not secret. But I wanted a title that expressed the reason for my writing. Firstly, I am an intensely private person. This may seem strange for someone who is... Continue Reading →

While worshipping in an "Encounter" meeting this evening I saw two pictures... In the first I was standing on the beach at the water's edge, looking out over the horizon and watching the coming waves. In the next I was in an immaculately kept garden - the symmetrical, ornamental sort. It was perfectly ordered and... Continue Reading →

what to do when we have been given a promise - e.g. rain - but haven't yet seen the 'cloud the size of a man's fist' This weekend I had the huge pleasure of going on an Away Day, or Ladies Retreat, with a small group of very godly people. These times are so important... Continue Reading →