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Adding value to others in the good times and the bad- a lesson from Lauren

Image ~ August 15, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ Leave a comment

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When it comes to adding value to others, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learnt was from my good friend Lauren. Continue reading →

Is honesty really the best policy? When the truth hurts.

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When I was first married my hubby and tried something that many married couples do; we got honest. We sat down and shared the things that each of us found frustrating about the other and as they say- the truth hurts.

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Boundaries and perfection around hospitality and help

Image ~ August 13, 2016January 25, 2017 ~ carlyriordan ~ 3 Comments


Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. (Romans 12:13 MSG)

If we’re not careful, we can create boundaries (to prevent burn out) based on one-off instances and rob ourselves of the blessing it is to be helpful.  Continue reading →

Even when it hurts I’ll pray- what is a miracle anyway?

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I’m not sure where we get the idea that when we hurt we must have somehow walked out of the will of God.  Continue reading →

Can we learn spirituality from a duck? 

Image ~ August 11, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ 2 Comments

I often liken my own spirituality to a duck swimming in the water. Continue reading →

Who do you prefer?

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I am not in control. Life happens, children happen, much of this happening includes mess and extra work. Sometimes these happenings conflict with my plans and I fight to regain control, it’s control I never had. Continue reading →

What if I told you that you will get hurt again?

Image ~ August 9, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ 4 Comments

Every year the church I grew up in  hosted a youth camp at Lake Ainsworth in Northern NSW. One particular year I was determined to find out if God had indeed called me to do something significant.  Continue reading →

Do you doubt yourself?

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Hey! Just a quick message for those following on WordPress before I launch into the next blog in a meander though Romans 12:8: Continue reading →

Mind your business

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Some of us are reluctant to get involved while others need to learn how to take a backseat. I am the later. My endless opinions and ‘fix it nature’ draw me all sorts of places constantly. Continue reading →

Prophetic coffee order?

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A meander though Romans 12:6 Continue reading →

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Carly Riordan

Carly Riordan

Carly lives on the Gold Coast, Australia with her husband Joe and their two girls: Beni and Selah. She is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ, a lover of His Church, His people, His Word and life in general.

Inspired by all aspects of creativity, creative people and the topic of worship, Carly is passionate about helping people to live a spirit led life of worship and see them step confidently into all that God has created them for.

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