Category Archives: Life
The Beatitudes and the Commandments
The recent spate of shootings in the US, happening now almost daily, have been so heart-breaking and senseless. Gilroy. El Paso. Dayton. Lives and communities are being devastated by the grief and senselessness of it all. People are at a … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil, Life, Sin, The Good News
Tagged Peace
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What Should I Ask For?
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Character, Life, Spirituality
Tagged Prayer
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The Wheat and the Weeds
The weeds among the wheat. There seems to be a lot these days. The sower did sow good seeds And yet there those who’ve gone astray. We pray the Lord of the Harvest To still recreate these into good To … Continue reading
The Reality of Ageing
I have always loved the songs of Simon and Garfunkel. They have the uncanny ability of capturing my thoughts and feelings and beautifully expressing these in words and music. They express in very personal terms what seem to be very … Continue reading
A Wet Dream
This is not about what most people would think. But I could not think a more appropriate title than this. Early this morning, I had the weirdest of dreams. Anabelle and I have a very dear friend whom we have … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Life, Love, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, joy
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Life Will Not Be Denied
Sometimes, I imagine would my life as a field and I would see this patch of dried up and desolate dead flowers, twigs and grass as I zoom in on what I am going through right now. But if I … Continue reading
Live Life in Moments, Not Minutes
One can count time either in minutes or in moments. Minutes are the ticking of the clock, the inevitable passing away of events and opportunities. Moments are the feeling of a heartbeat, the happy unfolding of life with all its … Continue reading
The Heartbeat of the Universe
I love each new day that breaks out with the light of dawn, another chance for life to fully blossom out for me. But I also look forward to the quiet and stillness that night has to offer to roost … Continue reading
Let the Children . . . .
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious … Continue reading
A Child of the Universe That Matters
It is a scientific fact that matter is indestructible. It is never destroyed but merely changed into another form or transformed into another state. The atoms, their number and configuration always remain the same. In death, life is not ended … Continue reading