‘Five things I never realised I was grateful for before’ That was what I needed to write about. And it was probably the most challenging subject I’ve encountered so far – at least for me personally. After days of procrastinating, I finally realised that I had to sit and do it, and be ruthlessly honest…
Tag: Bible
Living Courageously
These are dark days indeed that we are living in. Every day more news of horror and despair, death and destruction. The life we lived in 2019 seems like a dream. And surrounded by all that is painful and appalling, that insidious liar—Fear—has been having a field day in my mind. Fear of the future,…
Claiming Your Legacy
**This post was first published on Indiaanya **The following is a fictional narrative based on the story of Achsah in the Bible** Abel Shittim. Plains of Moab. 1406 BC “This is it. We’re finally crossing over! Father, can you believe this day has finally come?” The young girl stood excitedly on the banks of the river…
Epiphanies Regarding Faith
As I read more of Hebrews I’m slowly comprehending what does and does not constitute faith. The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). So what does faith entail? Faith is not merely passive acceptance of divine promises but an active certitude expressed in obedience, persistence, and sacrifice. The…
When Is It Ok To Commit Murder?
**A version of this post first appeared on Indiaanya.** One subject has been on my mind recently. It haunts me and seems to follow my every online interaction – it pops up in news articles and has been in the limelight for a while now – abortion. I have read articles on both sides of…
The Conversation
My Soul met my Mind and said: S: Stop it! M: What do you mean? S: What you’re thinking right now… Just stop. M: (defensively) But I’m not thinking anything in particular. S: Yes you are. That’s why you’re feeling negative and frustrated. M: Umm… You don’t understand all that I have on my plate…
A True Treasure
The little worries which we meet each day May lie as stumbling-blocks across our way, Or we may make them stepping-stones to be Of grace, O Lord, to Thee. -A. E. Hamilton Sometimes, as I pass through days of calm serenity, a sudden jolt—a thought—can set me back apace. One thought leads to another, and…
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