How does the devil attack? Did he break my toaster?

August 21, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ 2 Comments

In many areas we give the devil more credit than due… We can also be completely oblivious to his schemes. How does the devil attack? Continue reading →

My first bully- Getting along with people

August 20, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ Leave a comment

Mum taught me a lot of good lessons in life and in particular skills for getting along with people. In year 3 encountered my first bully. Continue reading →

When life is unfair- kindness, faith and trust

August 19, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ 2 Comments

There is an expectation as a Christian to ‘do the right thing’ even when others around us are not. We can make the same decision over and over again to ‘be bigger,’ yet still we can find ourselves in the same place: How do I walk this out? Life is unfair at times. Continue reading →

Seeking peace- the time I was right but so wrong

August 18, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ Leave a comment

When I was in my early twenties I shared a house with a few girls from church. I learnt that living with someone, anyone, is somewhat of a miracle. Continue reading →

Moving beyond offence when you really want to get even

August 17, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ Leave a comment

There is something that seems so satisfying about getting even. When we are hurt our first response can be to seek revenge, to show the other person how wrong they were, or at least share how wronged you have been. How do you move beyond offence? Continue reading →

Plain and ordinary people

August 16, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ Leave a comment

The Bible talks about ‘ordinary people.’ Who are these ordinary people. Am I one?

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

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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.

Image ~ August 14, 2016November 25, 2019 ~ carlyriordan ~ Leave a comment

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.