After losing Paris, I spent the next 5 years trying to conceive a child. It was a difficult and at times intensely painful journey. I remember a time when I came to the absolute end of myself, and I heard God say, “Trust me.” In my limited understanding I thought that meant, “trust me, and you will fall pregnant.” Month after month of ‘trusting’ Him, went by but I was still not seeing the result …
Happiness is cutting a slice of birthday cake at your 93rd birthday! At 93 years of age Joyce Anlezark has had ample opportunity to consider what’s important in life. Her advice for the rest of us is practical and uncomplicated. ‘Work hard, always give a days’ work for a days pay, and be honest in all you do. Be strong in your own convictions, value your family and spend time with them’ What are you …
It was June 2002 and I was six months pregnant with our first child. The Monday morning of the Queen’s birthday long weekend I woke up, wondering if what I was experiencing were ‘Braxton Hicks.’ My husband Mark suggested we go for a walk to see if the pain would subside. As we walked the pain only intensified, I tried my hardest to will it away but the pain remained. Increasingly concerned I contacted my …
A few years ago I was exhausted physically, emotionally and spiritually. I was managing our property development business at the same time as running our Children’s Ministry at church. We were raising three children, including a newborn, while building a new house. My husband was studying for his MBA and our property development business had been rocked by the GFC. I had been a Christian since I was a child but at this point in …
My name is Marcia and I am from Brazil. Our culture is very open to spirituality so although my family background was Catholic I spent many years of my life exploring lots of different religions and spiritual practices. I took courses and joined classes, sometimes spending up to six months studying a particular religion. I didn’t really know what I was looking for but I also knew I hadn’t found it; after a few …
