Tag: faith

Living, Poetry

The man who had Great Potential

The man who had Great Potential Every time I read the stories in the Bible, I ask myself: Where do I fit in? That, after all, is the essence of studying – to reflect, and then to act. Am I Abraham, learning to walk with God as my reward? Or Isaac, serving the Lord within […]

Living, Poetry

ESPERA (PART 4)

The mountains were closer than before. As a traveller on Verde Road, I had experienced both the good and the bad, all life-changing experiences. I met friends, including my favourite of all, Espera. He was so kind and always there for me. Unfortunately, at my last hurdle, while approaching the mountains, I realized I couldn’t […]

Book Reviews, Living

Do You Love Me?

The last post I shared reflected on John 21, focusing on the theme of Jesus finding us again. But as I read further, I realized the message went beyond simply running to Jesus. It was a call to love, a call to a deeper, more committed walk with Him.

Living, Poetry

Firing

“Why is this happening to me” may be the question in your heart. These are usually our thoughts when in trying times. As Christians, sometimes, we think we are exempted from challenges. We forget our prayers of “use me, Lord!” “Refine me, Lord!” We forget that these prayers gave the Goldsmith access to do whatever […]

Living, Poetry

Never Walk Alone…

Never walk alone, they say. Yet, they don’t give us one to walk with… Are you alone? Do you feel lonely? Have you tried all to feel better? Well, you’re not alone Do you have dust thrown at you? Are insults lashed at you? Do you feel you have no one to call your own? […]

Living, Poetry

Adulthood

“For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” ― John Connolly Thinking about how life comes so fast inspired me to write this piece. Oh, how time flies! I am grateful to God for life and all the good things He has given […]

Living, Poetry

When the strange becomes usual

While meditating on the current happenings of the times we are in, I felt inspired to write these words. We all know we are in difficult times all over the world. From the popular coronavirus pandemic to people regarding themselves as genderless, I think this is a time to step back, reflect on our perception […]

Living, Book Reviews, Math and Food Love, Poetry

Fly

I was to tag this ‘Fly’ article, “It’s 2020 and you’re going to be okay”. I will share a story instead. I was to travel back after the holidays back to work. The holidays had been good. I mean after adding about 2kg, being in full control of how I expended my time, who would […]