When I was single, my life was full of well-meaning people asking me when I was going to find someone and when I was going to get married… Oh, that million-dollar question! If only I knew... For me, finding love was never ever easy: I felt like I was under some kind of curse, (as… Continue reading Single or Cursed? – Gemma’s story
Author: The Bejewelled Academy
Denice’s story: Why I believe…
Beware of Penniah – Stay focussed!
Some food for thought and biblical inspiration! God didn’t stop Penninah from bearing children, but none of those children were Samuel! Like Hannah, you may have people in your life who go out of their way to poke at you with their “blessings” or achievements, but pay them no mind. Do not focus on what… Continue reading Beware of Penniah – Stay focussed!
Lights! Camera! Action!
Interested? Please read the narrative below carefully and apply accordingly: God is not a supporting actor in the movie of our lives. Jesus, being the Director of All, has casted us into His script of ‘Salvation” the movie. Actually, it’s a full on series from Genesis to date! Jesus is not part of our stories,… Continue reading Lights! Camera! Action!
Downgrading to conform?
Who isn’t guilty of doing the first bit? Often we may start out with a great, God-given vision that we are excited about and absolutely certain will come to fruition. We work hard and sacrifice asking Him to guide, direct and motivate us, but the more time that goes by - and truthfully - the… Continue reading Downgrading to conform?
Have you sorted out your transfer package?
It’s the unspoken truth that we all have a secret hour glass. Whilst we are fighting to live our best life we secretly feel like we will live forever... and that’s because we will! We believe that we are eternal beings covered by a temporary shell that has a secret expiration date. When we pass… Continue reading Have you sorted out your transfer package?
Are you piggy in the middle?
Let’s explore "the middle" of something... The middle of an exam or driving test and not knowing where you stand. The in-between of working and the anxiety of getting paid. The middle weeks of pregnancy and the uncertainty it can bring. The middle child of the family who isn’t like the eldest and nothing like… Continue reading Are you piggy in the middle?
Making It Happen in music – Our Denice, Neecy Allen
When I was 13 years old, I had finally decided what I wanted to do in life; career wise anyway. I was going to be a music teacher in a secondary school. At my options evening at school, year 9, I worked out the path I was going to take. I was going to do… Continue reading Making It Happen in music – Our Denice, Neecy Allen
Finsbury Park station!
I know it’s a weird title to find in the ‘Soul Food’ section right? Bear with me… Finsbury Park has been a regular underground stop for me for the past 15 years now, and more recently, a source of inspiration for this article. I was coming through there the other night and I was just… Continue reading Finsbury Park station!
Worth the wait…
Quite content with the way my life was heading, I looked forward to everyday with God. I was making my dreams come true, going after what I wanted and trying to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Of course I knew I wanted to find the right person at some point in… Continue reading Worth the wait…