Without God’s grace we age like failing white goods, purposeless and ’in the way’ until we get dumped on the tip. But with God’s grace we become warriors, on the front line - where all the action is. (the thoughts behind our song 'Closer to You') OK. I give in, I admit it. I probably... Continue Reading →
In the kitchen at parties... Isn’t eating with friends and family the nicest thing? I don’t mean sitting in front of the TV and eating while doing so; I mean preparing a meal, and then sitting down around a table to share it. There are quite a few instances that are referred to in The... Continue Reading →
I know this... It is by Grace that I am saved, that today I don’t need to feel guilty or condemned, no matter how frustrated I get with my own failings. I have received His free gift of righteousness through faith in the saving blood of Jesus Christ. And I know that no matter how... Continue Reading →
What to keep and what to let go.... This year, rather than make promises to myself as the chimes started at twelve o'clock on New Year's Eve, I prepared in advance. Nothing new, just part of my ongoing battle to get closer to God... I’m learning to let go, to give in to His plan,... Continue Reading →
Did I mention my son?... The story behind our song, Christmas Lady. Click here to listen to Christmas Lady: I'm a mother like many mothers, and it would probably be fair to say that I am disproportionately delighted with my child. You've probably met one like me at parties; we're tiresomely obsessed with our little darlings... Continue Reading →
Where is God when I pray? One of the biggest points of struggle in my relationship with God has been answer to prayer, and in this, I know I'm not alone. At New Wine this year, we saw some amazing healings, we saw several people walk freely again where before they had needed a stick... Continue Reading →
What does my being a Christian tell you about me? Christianity. It means so many things to so many different people. It means extremists murdering those who believe something else. It means boring Sunday services, in dusty churches that haven't seen change in hundreds of years. It means ritual, habit, or maybe happy-clappy and a... Continue Reading →
The Blog of Penny Lyon 