Hiding in the Baggage (God in Every Season Devotion Series) Reflection on 1 Samuel 22:10 “So they inquired further of the Lord, “Has the man come here yet?” And the Lord said, “Yes, he has hidden himself among the supplies.” 1 Samuel 22:10 (NIV) I have always been the champion at playing hide and seek; […]
God in Every Season
May 21, 2025
God in Every Season Reflection on Acts 1:1–11 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” – Acts 1:8 (NIV) Life moves in seasons. Some feel like the warmth of summer—bright, joyful, and full of momentum. It’s easy to find clarity, energy, and purpose. Others […]
Compassion without Agenda
March 27, 2025
Compassion Without an Agenda: Loving People as They Are Written By Jacqui Sua, Elevate Christian Disability Trust Staff How we should focus on relationship over “fixing”—meeting people where they are rather than seeing disability as something that always needs to be healed. March 2025 We often associate compassion with helping or fixing someone’s problems, but […]
What does my love look like?
June 27, 2024
By Kirsty Armitage ‘Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV) Disability Awareness Sunday happened recently in New Zealand and our […]
Surrounded
May 30, 2024
By Ella Kirby Surrounded by God’s presence I like to remind myself that God’s presence is always with me. Life is hard and has many demands; family, health, friends, work, chores, studies, and events; I find it easy to feel overwhelmed. If I keep my eyes on my situation, my piles of laundry or work […]