Lynda's Blog

  There is so much distress in the world it is easy to feel distracted, despairing and far from God. I cannot imagine what it is like to live in some of the circumstances that many are dealing with. In New Zealand, we have had our own recent tragedy with six people at a campground buried in a landslide during heavy rain. My heart breaks for their families as it breaks for others enduring suffering around the world. I believe God’s heart breaks! I have two friends who have terminal cancer. One is a young man in his late forties, I think, with a wife and four children. He has a rare untreatable cancer and is currently undergoing treatment to try and give him a few more months with his family. Although they are devastated, nevertheless they are holding on tight to God and absolutely contending for a miracle, believing Jesus is mighty to save. If the miracle doesn’t happen, nevertheless they totally trust in God and His goodness. My other friend is in her eighties, and this week she ...

  If you read my blogs regularly, you may have gathered that I really love a good flat white. Now I say ‘good’ because I have come across a couple of baristas who cannot make a flat white. The milk should be a little thickened, and enough froth on top to last until the bottom of the cup. I had a discussion with a young lass who could not make a decent flat white. It was literally flat – no froth after the first few sips, thin, horrible and veerrrry flat. She was in her early twenties and been a barista for maybe a few months. She assured me she knew what a flat white was and it wasn’t a latte then stalked off. Considering her age and experience, I was very tempted to let her know that I have consumed a good old flat white regularly for the last twenty-five years in cafes all around the country. I did understand what a flat white should look and taste like. However, she was not prepared to listen or learn. Fortunately, I have a favourite café where the staff not only make a fabulous...

  I am grateful every day, that I live in a country that is not at war; that I live in a country where it is safe to walk through a nearby park; that I live in a country where there is no true poverty and no famine; that I live in a country where the jobless are supported. I am grateful that God has provided everything I need. I have a great husband who cooks for me. I have wonderful friends who are there for me, I have a lovely home and a vehicle to drive. Even though I am on a pension, I have enough to meet friends over coffee, a couple of times a week. I have so very much. I often think of those who struggle to make ends meet. I think of those in countries where there is terrible poverty. I think of those trying to stay alive in war-torn countries and the constant stress they are under. I think of those who are sold into slavery. I think of those who have experienced floods, wildfires, and severe earthquakes. I especially think of persecuted Christians. I often get emotional w...

  I realized today that I need to work on my attitude. I am highly organized so do not react well when my day is disrupted. My darling hubby asked me to attend a hospital appointment with him the following day, in a city around half an hour away. I already had my day planned but also wanted to support him; besides, he said we would go for coffee afterwards! So, that morning, while he visited a friend I walked two kilometers to the gym, completed a half hour workout then walked home. I then rushed to get all my housework done, made a sandwich and had quarter of an hour to rest and eat before folding towels out of the drier after which I needed to get ready. Once there, I waited, reading, in the waiting room while he attended his appointment for an hour. The chairs were uncomfortable and my back was aching. Finally, it was all over. As we drove out of the hospital grounds he turned in the opposite direction to the coffee shop he was going to take me to. When I questioned him, he sa...

  I hadn’t intended to write for a couple of weeks but found myself looking for something to do. After the December madness and travelling away for Christmas, I gave myself a couple of weeks to relax and enjoy our (mostly) lovely weather. Today, I had lunch out with my husband, sorted some washing, and played the piano which I haven’t done for a while. I love my music but must admit I was a bit rusty. It is one of those things that I find hard to fit into my life. Then I thought of sitting down to read a book! I felt guilty at spending too much time reading, so I need to work on that! However, I do enjoy writing my blog as well, so here I am. I am excited about the coming year. I feel like God has given me some direction about my writing and I am excited about it. My book sits awaiting substantial editing, yet I feel no desire or pressure to work on it. After all this time spent on it, I am feeling God saying ‘no’ or ‘not yet’. So, I trust Him and am happy to leave it on a shelf. M...