“Their parents have come down, we cannot share what we are going through with them”. “Work-life is so hectic for him, why will I add to his tension?” “She’s going through her bit. It’s going to be so bad of me to pour my concerns into her. It will weigh her down.” The many reasons why we…
Mothers can bring out the worst or the best in their children. You might say, “Well the child has to cooperate too”. Agreed. But, the godly authoritative figures have a tremendous and favorable role in partnering with the Holy Spirit, not to enhance the sinful nature but the godly nature. The world out there throws…
Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him – 2 Corinthians 5: 9 Imagine, you do so much to clear the mess in your wardrobe. Kept it in order, and one fine day, in a rush takes something…
I know it’s hard, this standing next to the one you love, despite their behavior, despite no reciprocation of your affections. They have gone a different way, and your heart is heavy. You look back, wanting to discern when the turn came when you pulled away from one another. You think that if you could…
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“Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread.” John 21:5, 9 After the resurrection, Jesus repeated the miracle (Luke 5: 1-11). It became difficult for them to haul…
In prayer, I was telling God, how unbearable it is when certain people hurt, has a wrong intentions, doesn’t respond encouragingly and more than that, will not believe God has something wonderful in store. Sometimes, this strange expectations make you fall deep down and the ache is beyond contain. I, at times, feel someone hammering…
The two most alarming instances for me in the Bible were when Jesus never turned up to see His cousin – John the Baptist who was imprisoned, and when He delayed in coming to Lazarus’ home while he was sick. Whenever I read these two cases, I avoid pondering on them; as it hurts deeply…
No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends – John 15: 13 I have two close friends whom God alone has given me a heart to love and immensely love. With my own effort I would never have done what I…
