Thoughtful Ramblings

What does it mean to live with integrity? Here's a brief thought from my time with G od this morning. I was reading Psalm 84 which speaks of the good things God gives to those who live with integrity. It made me ask the question of myself that led to these thoughts. What does living with integrity actually look like. Here is what the Psalm says: Psalm 84:11 NET For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity. Here is a promise of God's favour, his promise for good things for his people. We love having good things bestowed on us. But our was the living with integrity that caught my attention. Am I personally living with integrity? We expect those around us to behave with integrity but what about us. Are we leading the way with integrity and what does it actually look like in everyday life? Here's some thoughts.  At the very basic level, living with integrity means that our actions ...

I'm still in the decluttering phase. Yes, I know I've been rabbiting on about this over the last little while to anyone who will listen, and yes, I know my home still looks like there are lots of collections of stuff. But I am decluttering. It's a slower process than expected and there are reasons for this. Sometimes I'm just too tired, sometimes I'm overwhelmed by all that is still to be done and yes, sometimes I just couldn't be bothered. BUT, and here's the thing: I am making progress. It may be slow and it may not be spectacular but it's progress. It is one drawer, one cupboard or one box, but it's progress and I will get there. I know that others also struggle with overwhelm which is why I find this article (link below) so helpful. I know I have lots of things that I don't ever use but bought because I thought I needed them or they would make life easier or would give me a new hobby. In fact all they have done is fill my cupboards and was...