Faith & Inspiration

Faith and inspiration are found together. Roadmumma explores and shares some of the stories and thoughts that inspire us to reach out, be thankful, or touch another life for good.                                                                                                                               https://roadmumma.com/category/roadmumma-faith-inspiration/?feed=rss2

 

A Beautiful Wait

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      He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 Our world abounds with promises of an abundant life, a long life, or great satisfaction and fulfillment. People pursue … Read more

Lighten the Load

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  And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. Mark 6:31 We live in a world that is chaotic with busyness. The world is moving at an ever-faster pace and we are … Read more

Love Must Be Sincere

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Love must be sincere. Romans 12:9 Jesus tells us to love our enemies and to do good to those that do us harm. And we agree that we should because He said it – love must be sincere. But how easy is it to do? How easy is it to refuse to harbour bitterness towards … Read more

Gone too Far to Seek His Will?

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  A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Have you ever met someone who is certain that they have wandered so far away from God that they cannot possibly return? What about someone who struggles with believing that God has a plan for their lives because of the things that … Read more

“God, Help Me!”

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  “God, help me!” The cry came from somewhere deep within. The blackness was terrifying. It filled the air in a suffocating swirl of fear. The problem was, it was on the inside. It was invisible. On the outside, normal life went on, the comforting routine of the ordinary. But on the inside, chaos reigned. … Read more

It Takes Courage To Fight

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    Courage. What comes to your mind when you hear the word? Is it a firefighter rushing into a burning building to save a child trapped inside? Surfers who fend off a shark to save a mate? Police who go into dangerous situations to shut down a drug ring? It absolutely takes courage to … Read more

Curious Creatures

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“Here should be a good spot,” my brother said, and our little group stopped. “They are curious creatures and might come to investigate.” The creek bed was broad and flat, then rose sharply up a steep bank. The rainforest towered overhead, a thick canopy of tall trees and vines, shutting out the light. My brother … Read more

When Tragedy Strikes

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His face stared up at me from the screen. Laughing. Mischievous. All the cheek and charm that only a two-year-old boy can muster. Big brown eyes. Blonde hair. Dimples. Simply gorgeous. And dead. Killed in a machinery accident on his family’s farm. I couldn’t believe it, and tears poured down my cheeks for his loss. … Read more

Stuck Up A Tree With Nowhere To Go

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“Hey, TD!” I called to my son. “Come and have a look what’s out here!” He ran into the kitchen and stood on tiptoes to peer out the window. “What is it?” he asked. “Watch… see – there it is.”  We watched quietly as a goanna slunk under the fence and into the yard. As goannas … Read more

Provision Promises: All Needs Met

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It was the day after my birthday. A Monday, as it so happened. When work was over for the day, the boss came up to me.

“We have to make some changes here,” he said. “You no longer have a position with us.” I stared at him in utter disbelief. This was totally out of the blue.

“We’re happy with your work,” he continued. “But we no longer have the provision to keep you on. We  have to reduce staff.”

To say I was devastated was an understatement. I knew what it would mean to lose half of our income, and I wasn’t sure we could survive. Surely there must be a way out. Surely something else would turn up.

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