Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art
Just these two words He spokechanged my life,"Enjoy me."What a burden I thought I was to carry--a crucifix, as did He.Love once said me, "I know a song,would you like to hear it?"And laughter came from every brick in the streetand from every porein … [Continue reading]
Praise the Lord anyway, because he is creative. He can bring good out of anything, creating diamonds out of mud, coal, rock and the bones of dead creatures. Make a boy sold into slavery a prince of Egypt. Things are just inert materials in his hands … [Continue reading]
Joni: An Unforgettable StoryWhen I was twelve, I was asked to give a book review to the rest of the class. It was supposed to be on our favourite book. Lots of other girls stood up and talked about Black Beauty, Charlotte's Web, Enid Blyton...When … [Continue reading]
Knowing Jesus Through the Old TestamentWhy does a particular book “speak” to one person and not another? I suspect that it is often just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Or rather reading the right book during the right stage … [Continue reading]
I have not been particularly happy, spiritually, for the last couple of weeks, and I am not sure why.I suppose as with weight gain (which, yay, I am tackling, having lost 6.5 pounds) or depression, there are a complex of reasons.I blew it with a … [Continue reading]
My Utmost for His HighestOswald Chambers Updated Edition in modern EnglishSometimes the best gift a friend can give you, is the gift of another friend. To introduce you to someone who blesses and enriches their life, in the hope that you too will be … [Continue reading]
I usually try to do some ministry at church, no matter how busy I am. Give and you shall receive is one of my key convictions. Short of money: share money. Short of time and energy and inspiration? Share those. I’ve lead and taught 8 small groups … [Continue reading]
“Disorderly thoughts about food are a common source of unhappiness in this world of plenty.” (Finding Happiness, Abbot Christopher Jamison, Phoenix). It is strange and disconcerting when you read something that clearly and succinctly describes … [Continue reading]