The Phone Call

I think about you, and wonder if I do dare make that call and say, ‘Hello’. What if there are recriminations and malicious sarcasm? I would rather not have to listen to that form of persecution. Then I consider my own cowardice. How contrary to my Lord’s response to worse – condemnation, contempt, crucifixion! Forgiveness….

A Timely Reminder

I experienced a strange sensation today. My daughter, who is currently nursing a terrible cold, was snuggling next to me as I lay on my bed. As I put my arms around her little body and hugged her close, my arms suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu. It was so unusual it stopped me…

Attitude Changes Everything

The Indian government with its various bureaucratic processes invariably invites a cynical response from me. Despite my love for filling out forms (yes, that is true), I am not particularly fond of standing in serpentine queues at government offices. Most of my experiences with our red-tape filled administration have left me frustrated, aggravated, and downright…

A Prayer…

Father, I realise that I am so inadequate. So unworthy of all that You have promised. And I know it is not about me. It is Your grace. You who are to be glorified. All I can say is Thank You, Lord… Please, may I desire You and You alone. “I am thy shield, and…

On Keeping A Quiet Heart…

A while back I found myself in a curious state – gripped by a sense of righteous anger that my life wasn’t where it ought to be; that there was a better path, but I hadn’t been led down it – so I was plagued with many questions and doubts about my Father’s steering prowess….

On Re-Decorating…

Sometimes something as trivial as moving the furniture around can change one’s point of view entirely! God always has a purpose (even though 80% of the time I may not see it!). Emerging from a phase, brought me to a point where I was thinking about being proactive. Which lead me to join forces with…