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Category Archives: Life
Catcher in the Right
I once dreamed of being a called, like Peter, to be a catcher of men. But the Lord had a better plan for me; in fact, many plans. Today, I am a catcher of growing kids. I literally caught Jonathan and … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Relationships, The Good News
Tagged Grace, Jane, Jonathan, Prayer
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Life in the Slow Lane
I am aware that it is man’s lot that “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you … Continue reading
Neither the Day nor the Hour
Death eventually comes upon everyone. But death is often feared for it means the end of life. It is a time of sadness for a loved one is no more. It can also be a time of regrets for not … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Life
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Eternity
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Life is Meant for the Giving
There are two large bodies of water in the Holy Land, connected with each other by the river Jordan – the Dead Sea in the south and the Sea of Galilee/Tiberias/Gennesaret in the north. The two seas are no more … Continue reading
Imagine a World Without Children
Imagine a world without children. It would be a sad and lonely place. In fact, it would be a dying world. The greatest joys of my being a grandparent has been the privilege and opportunity in being part of the … Continue reading
Forgiveness
In the past days, people have been saddened by the death of Robin Williams. Both mainstream and social media are replete with stories about him: how he has brought laughter, joy and inspiration to millions through his movies and TV … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Evil, Friendship, Identity, Life
Tagged Choice, Compassion, Forgiveness, Gratitude, joy, Uniqueness
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Synergy
I am properly defined as a being-with-others-in-the-world. Indeed, it takes a village to raise a child. The poet John Donne famously wrote, No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A … Continue reading
Bless the Children
We live in the greatest age the world has ever known. The Age of Information. The Age of Science and Technology. New and even more amazing marvels are created and launched everyday: smart phones, smart homes, cars and planes that … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Human Rights, Life
Tagged Doing good, Forgiveness, Hope, Humility, Suffering
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The Rhthym of Life
Life has a certain rhythm. One time we are at the peak of joy. The next we are in the depths of sorrow. This beat goes on as life unfolds. Soon, from the beat and the rhythm, comes a melody … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Spirituality
Tagged Blessings, joy, Poetry, Sadness, Serendipity
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Life Is Beautiful
Life is beautiful. It is precious and it is great to be alive. In most lives, there are more times of joy and happiness rather than of tears and sorrow. And in the few lives where sadness seems to reign … Continue reading