10 Things Tuesday

Family: yes, this includes the annoying brothers too. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without them. They nag, pet, scold, praise and even criticize me into shape. Not always pleasant but whatever notions of grandeur I might secretly harbour dissipates as soon as I get home. Sigh Friends: especially now that my …

Whose Father Was He

I read this lovely piece by Errol Morris on The New York Times site. It held me riveted and I just had to read it till the end. It is a lovely poignant tale. Here is parts of it: The soldier's body was found near the center of Gettysburg with no identification - no regimental …

Something For The Week

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

Dancing With God

When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, And everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person …

What to do When the Bible Does not Make Sense

When I wrote the topic of this post, I knew a lot of readers would see that as borderline heresy. But let's be realistic here, there are times you read the Bible and you have a great, big question mark on your forehead. What?? The Bible is a very personal book; I have discovered that …

Giving Up or Giving In – Internet Cafe Devotions

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. After looking at the verse in Galatians, what specific "fruit" (love, joy, peace...) do you find yourself lacking in your daily life? Give an example if you can. What …