Paul Downie
@pauldownie.bsky.social
Scottish Christian. Former missionary. Follow me for Biblical blogging on https://downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadisfound.
No, I am not a Christian Nationalist.
No, I am not a Christian Nationalist.
Are you waiting on God to help you and provide you what you need?
I hope this post gives you some encouragement. It's from Psalm 27 👇
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I hope this post gives you some encouragement. It's from Psalm 27 👇
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November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Are you waiting on God to help you and provide you what you need?
I hope this post gives you some encouragement. It's from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
I hope this post gives you some encouragement. It's from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Waiting for what we need from God isn't ways easy.
Sometimes it’s painful.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
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Sometimes it’s painful.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Waiting for what we need from God isn't ways easy.
Sometimes it’s painful.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Sometimes it’s painful.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Often in life we find ourselves needing to wait for what we need.
It isn't always easy.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
It isn't always easy.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Often in life we find ourselves needing to wait for what we need.
It isn't always easy.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
It isn't always easy.
My new 'While We Wait' series is aimed at encouraging those who need to wait, starting with what it takes for us to wait, from Psalm 27 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
This week saw the end of my 'Storm Season' series, looking at what we could learn from storms in the Bible and apply to storms in our lives.
Little did I know that I would pass through storms while I was writing it.
You can read the whole series here 👇
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Little did I know that I would pass through storms while I was writing it.
You can read the whole series here 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This week saw the end of my 'Storm Season' series, looking at what we could learn from storms in the Bible and apply to storms in our lives.
Little did I know that I would pass through storms while I was writing it.
You can read the whole series here 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Little did I know that I would pass through storms while I was writing it.
You can read the whole series here 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Prayer is powerful. It changes things. Read the last post in my 'Storm Season' series to see how and why 👇
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downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Prayer is powerful. It changes things. Read the last post in my 'Storm Season' series to see how and why 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
If you want to know what happens when you pray to God and why you should pray, the last post of my 'Storm Season' tells you.
Click below to read the post 👇
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Click below to read the post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If you want to know what happens when you pray to God and why you should pray, the last post of my 'Storm Season' tells you.
Click below to read the post 👇
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Click below to read the post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
My 'Storm Season' series ends with a look at what prayer to God does for us, particularly when we are suffering.
The answer is: a lot more than you might think.
Click below to read the post 👇
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The answer is: a lot more than you might think.
Click below to read the post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
My 'Storm Season' series ends with a look at what prayer to God does for us, particularly when we are suffering.
The answer is: a lot more than you might think.
Click below to read the post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The answer is: a lot more than you might think.
Click below to read the post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
As we pray for those affected by #HurricaneMelissa, #TyphoonTino and #TyphoonUwan, I hope this post encourages you as you face storms in your life 👇
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downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As we pray for those affected by #HurricaneMelissa, #TyphoonTino and #TyphoonUwan, I hope this post encourages you as you face storms in your life 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Are you facing a storm of life?
We know how it feels.
Praying this post blesses and encourages you.
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
We know how it feels.
Praying this post blesses and encourages you.
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Are you facing a storm of life?
We know how it feels.
Praying this post blesses and encourages you.
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
We know how it feels.
Praying this post blesses and encourages you.
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
I wrote this post after my father-in-law's funeral and my wife's operation, but before my family faced an earthquake and two typhoons in less than two months.
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I wrote this post after my father-in-law's funeral and my wife's operation, but before my family faced an earthquake and two typhoons in less than two months.
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The latest post in my 'Storm Season' is on how Paul the Apostle faced his storms 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
This week has been hard.
And for some of us, it may be about to get harder.
My posts have been on how we can recover if our sins have caused us issues, and why we should have faith in God in the storms of life.
I hope these studies bless and encourage you👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
And for some of us, it may be about to get harder.
My posts have been on how we can recover if our sins have caused us issues, and why we should have faith in God in the storms of life.
I hope these studies bless and encourage you👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week has been hard.
And for some of us, it may be about to get harder.
My posts have been on how we can recover if our sins have caused us issues, and why we should have faith in God in the storms of life.
I hope these studies bless and encourage you👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
And for some of us, it may be about to get harder.
My posts have been on how we can recover if our sins have caused us issues, and why we should have faith in God in the storms of life.
I hope these studies bless and encourage you👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
In the latest post, we see what happened when the disciples were hit with a dangerous storm in a place where they knew well and had worked for years.
If you know how that feels, take a look at the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
If you know how that feels, take a look at the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In the latest post, we see what happened when the disciples were hit with a dangerous storm in a place where they knew well and had worked for years.
If you know how that feels, take a look at the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
If you know how that feels, take a look at the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Have you ever cried out for help to God and wondered if He heard you?
Or worse, if He even cared?
Are you doing it right now?
I hope you find encouragement in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Or worse, if He even cared?
Are you doing it right now?
I hope you find encouragement in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Have you ever cried out for help to God and wondered if He heard you?
Or worse, if He even cared?
Are you doing it right now?
I hope you find encouragement in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Or worse, if He even cared?
Are you doing it right now?
I hope you find encouragement in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Are you in trouble and wondering if help will ever come?
Written before the dreadful disasters in Jamaica, Kenya and the Philippines, the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series looks at how we can avoid debilitating anxiety while we wait for help to come 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Written before the dreadful disasters in Jamaica, Kenya and the Philippines, the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series looks at how we can avoid debilitating anxiety while we wait for help to come 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Are you in trouble and wondering if help will ever come?
Written before the dreadful disasters in Jamaica, Kenya and the Philippines, the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series looks at how we can avoid debilitating anxiety while we wait for help to come 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Written before the dreadful disasters in Jamaica, Kenya and the Philippines, the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series looks at how we can avoid debilitating anxiety while we wait for help to come 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
In three hours, Typhoon Kalmaegi (local name Tino) will make landfall in the Philippines, packing wind speeds in excess of 100mph and torrential rain.
Please pray for the Philippines 🇵🇭
#prayforphilippines #bangonphilippines #BangonLeyte
Please pray for the Philippines 🇵🇭
#prayforphilippines #bangonphilippines #BangonLeyte
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In three hours, Typhoon Kalmaegi (local name Tino) will make landfall in the Philippines, packing wind speeds in excess of 100mph and torrential rain.
Please pray for the Philippines 🇵🇭
#prayforphilippines #bangonphilippines #BangonLeyte
Please pray for the Philippines 🇵🇭
#prayforphilippines #bangonphilippines #BangonLeyte
If today a storm of life is afflicting you because of something you have done or are still doing, then there is still hope.
You can always repent and follow Jesus.
Find out more in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
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You can always repent and follow Jesus.
Find out more in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If today a storm of life is afflicting you because of something you have done or are still doing, then there is still hope.
You can always repent and follow Jesus.
Find out more in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
You can always repent and follow Jesus.
Find out more in the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Often we are not responsible for the life storm that iis afflicting us.
But sometimes we are.
It's in those times that we must open our eyes to the harm we are causing and repent.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, from the book of Jonah 👇
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But sometimes we are.
It's in those times that we must open our eyes to the harm we are causing and repent.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, from the book of Jonah 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
November 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Often we are not responsible for the life storm that iis afflicting us.
But sometimes we are.
It's in those times that we must open our eyes to the harm we are causing and repent.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, from the book of Jonah 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
But sometimes we are.
It's in those times that we must open our eyes to the harm we are causing and repent.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, from the book of Jonah 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
This week I posted two Bible studies on resilience that showed how faith in God and obedience to Him can help us, especially when life becomes difficult.
If you'd like to read them, click the link below 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
If you'd like to read them, click the link below 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This week I posted two Bible studies on resilience that showed how faith in God and obedience to Him can help us, especially when life becomes difficult.
If you'd like to read them, click the link below 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
If you'd like to read them, click the link below 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Don't believe the lie: Christians can have mental issues too.
The difference is that we have Someone who understands and is able to help.
Find out more my the latest post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The difference is that we have Someone who understands and is able to help.
Find out more my the latest post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Don't believe the lie: Christians can have mental issues too.
The difference is that we have Someone who understands and is able to help.
Find out more my the latest post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The difference is that we have Someone who understands and is able to help.
Find out more my the latest post 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
If mental health is a continual struggle for you, and one you don’t always think you are winning, then the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series is for you 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If mental health is a continual struggle for you, and one you don’t always think you are winning, then the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series is for you 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Do you struggle with despair? Fear? Loneliness?
You are not alone. Many Bible characters felt the same as you - some of them were even well-known.
Like Elijah.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series to see how he found his way out 👇
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You are not alone. Many Bible characters felt the same as you - some of them were even well-known.
Like Elijah.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series to see how he found his way out 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Do you struggle with despair? Fear? Loneliness?
You are not alone. Many Bible characters felt the same as you - some of them were even well-known.
Like Elijah.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series to see how he found his way out 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
You are not alone. Many Bible characters felt the same as you - some of them were even well-known.
Like Elijah.
Read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series to see how he found his way out 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
In today's post, I look at teaching that can make us resilient, provided by a world expert on it, and it didn't cost a penny.
Neither does my post.
If you need to find a way through the storms of life that you are facing, click this link 👇
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Neither does my post.
If you need to find a way through the storms of life that you are facing, click this link 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In today's post, I look at teaching that can make us resilient, provided by a world expert on it, and it didn't cost a penny.
Neither does my post.
If you need to find a way through the storms of life that you are facing, click this link 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Neither does my post.
If you need to find a way through the storms of life that you are facing, click this link 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder gives is brilliant, but very simple, advice on how to be strong in the storms of life.
Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
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Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder gives is brilliant, but very simple, advice on how to be strong in the storms of life.
Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Do you want to be strong and resilient in these dangerous times?
Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Do you want to be strong and resilient in these dangerous times?
Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Read the latest post of my 'Storm Season' series at the link below to see how 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Want to know how to find peace in the storms of life?
Be still and know that the Lord is God.
To find out what this means, read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, on Psalm 46 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Be still and know that the Lord is God.
To find out what this means, read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, on Psalm 46 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Want to know how to find peace in the storms of life?
Be still and know that the Lord is God.
To find out what this means, read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, on Psalm 46 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...
Be still and know that the Lord is God.
To find out what this means, read the latest post in my 'Storm Season' series, on Psalm 46 👇
downiefamily.wixsite.com/wherebreadis...