March 2019 (Genesis – Abraham’s Faith and Covenant) Abraham – A Life of Trust and Obedience As we continue exploring Genesis, this month we focus on Abraham, a man whose life teaches us about faith, obedience, and God’s promises. Abraham’s journey wasn’t easy. He was called to leave his home and family, to step into …
Learning From the Stories of Genesis
March 2019 (Genesis – Key Stories) Learning From the Stories of Genesis As we continue our Genesis series, I want to focus on some of the key stories that teach us about faith, obedience, and God’s faithfulness. Each story offers lessons that are still relevant today. 1. Creation – God’s Order and PurposeGenesis 1 shows …
March 2019 (Genesis) Genesis – Beginnings, Faith, and God’s Promise We’re starting something new this month: a series that walks through the Bible, book by book, using the King James Version. Our first book is Genesis, the book of beginnings. Genesis is full of stories we all know — Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham …
Walking Through the Bible, Book by Book Introduction
March 2019 A New Series – Walking Through the Bible, Book by Book This month, God sparked a fresh idea for the blog: a series that would take readers through the Bible, book by book, using the King James Version. Instead of writing just reflections or advice, I would now guide others through Scripture itself. …
A Change in Direction – Writing to Serve Others
February 2019 A Change in Direction – Writing to Serve Others This month marked a significant shift for Blossom Braid International. After months of recovery and reflection, God began to change the direction of my work. For years, my writing focused on my own journey — the falls, the desert seasons, the uncertainties, and the …
August – December 2018
August–December 2018 When Your Work Disappears – Trusting God With Loss This year has tested faith in ways I hadn’t expected. After months of writing from bed and building a series of posts, a blog virus wiped everything offline in August. Months of work disappeared in an instant. At first, I felt a deep sense …
May 2018 Another Fall – Learning to Slow Down This month brought an unexpected pause. I fell again, putting my back out, and suddenly the things I usually take for granted — walking, sitting comfortably, moving through my day — became difficult. At first, it was frustrating. So much I wanted to do, projects I …
March & April 2018
March 2018 When Plans Don’t Go as Expected After a few weeks in Wales, it became clear that the move wasn’t working the way we had hoped. Life felt unsettled, routines didn’t fit, and the sense of “home” was elusive. I won’t lie — it was frustrating. I had hoped for a fresh start, a …
Moving to Wales – Trusting God with Change
February 2018 Moving to Wales – Trusting God with Change This month brought big changes. We moved from London to Wales, hoping for a fresh start and a little more space to breathe. I was excited, nervous, and unsure all at once. Moving is never simple, even when it feels like the right step. Boxes …
A Christmas in the Desert
December 2017 A Christmas in the Desert Christmas is coming, and this year it feels different. The decorations are up, the lights are on, the world is celebrating. And here I am, walking through what feels like a desert. My partner is still without work, our plans feel uncertain, and I can’t shake the feeling …