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Faith is a powerful word. It is defined as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Let’s see what is the Biblical acronym for it…
F – Forsaking
A – All
I – I
T – Trust
H…..
Addressing dementia…being there even when nobody (up there ‘mentally’) is there.
This is a painful topic, but an increasingly present challenge to us nowadays.
‘A friend sticks closer than a brother’, they say. Why is that so? If we think deeper about it, there are some commonsense things that…..
My mother was born Hindu and converted to Christianity 10 years ago. She has always been quite fearful of illness in general, often worrying excessively, even for minor ailments. She also has diabetes, requiring her to undergo a blood test every three months.
A couple of months ago, my mother had her routine blood test…..
Did you ever stop to see the flowers dancing after the rain? They delightfully sway within the canopy of newness that the rain leaves behind.
True, rain can be both a welcome source as well as a dangerous force, especially if it is torrential and leaves a trail of…..
The cost is the price you pay to get something you want. If you want a really good perfume, you pay the price for it. If you want first class seats on an airbus, you pay the price for it. That’s the basic principle, which is common knowledge to everyone.
The price you pay depends on how…..
Death is the leveler!
It is our reality check,
It keeps us in balance,
And points a sober finger to that ambitious ego.
Death makes us sad,
It makes us cry,
It stops us in our track!
Death makes us reflect on our lives and take stock.
Like a Boeing,
Life keeps us going.
We…..
When you are waiting for someone and you are not sure exactly when they will come, all your thoughts are focused on it. You go about your day, doing what you have to do but you are always on the lookout for that person”s arrival.
We are always waiting for something in our lives. Some people are waiting for the birth of their baby, some are waiting for results of a blood test or medical diagnosis. Some might be…..
Wars are turbulent periods of destruction, rampage and violation. They have been the bane of human existence since time immemorial, punctuated with periods of peace.
We read that there will be wars and rumours of wars in the last days. (Matthew 24:6).
As we watch the news and hear of what is happening in Israel, what triggers are we receiving?
There is a song called Days of Elijah, which you can listen to here……
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The contest still rages on … The cosmic battle continues on our terrain, gaining momentum and drawing more followers (or subjects) as the polarity between the two camps widens.
The rich get richer; the poor get poorer! Christmas is the season of goodwill. It’s the season of…..
Lessons I have learned over 59 years of my life on how to be content and joyous in life:
1. Focus on the Blessings (80% = A grade) and not on the challenges (20% = G grade) in life.
2. As long as we live, we will face challenges.
3. Learn from your challenges and never underestimate the…..