The beginning The Book of Proverbs declares, Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it. To understand this Biblical injunction, it is important to differentiate between schooling, education, learning, and training. We often mix all these up, mistaking one for the other, and in general, end up messing it all up. An clear and concise understanding what these mean will go a long way in helping us raise... Read more
Marriage and warfare Spiritual warfare is part and parcel of a Christian’s life and makeup. Scripture admonishes to stand, after having done all, against the wiles of the enemy. There is one area that must be a priority in prayer for us. It is of utmost importance to guard it from the schemes of the enemy, always. The prime area that needs shielding and covering from spiritual attacks is family and marriage. Family is the basic unit of society, and... Read more
Mark left by a king One of my favourite poems is the one entitled Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley. It illustrates the futility of making your mark with the wrong things. The declaration by King Ozymandias in his hey days is so ironical when we compare it with the current reality. The poet well exemplifies the reason for this by contrasting his pompous declaration in the past with what is visible in the present. The pathos of the empty vastness... Read more
Great Commission and Acts The specific command of Christ, called the Great Commission in the Bible, is to make disciples of all nations. Its constitutent parts are: going to the nations, preaching the gospel, baptizing in the Name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit, and teaching to obserce all that Jesus taught. The Great Commission unfolds in the Book of ACTS, unpacking practically what it means. The Holy Spirit, through the penmanship of Luke, chronicles what Jesus began to... Read more
Our tendency vs His way We are people who need hard evidence to feel safe and secure. When we get to see money in the bank, cash in hand, provisions in the home, etc., we feel comfort and comfortable. So, when we face times and seasons, we need hard evidence in hand is to feel protected and safe. Yet, that’s not how our God works or seeks to assure. He is beyond and above the natural, the physical and the... Read more
The Uncertain Times We Live In Weltschmerz is a term coined by the German author Jean-Paul, literally world-pain, also world-weariness. In its original meaning in the Deutsches Wörterbuch (German dictionary by Brothers Grimm) it denotes a deep sadness about the inadequacy or imperfection of the world. In the aftermath of our fight against covid and related outcomes, we are facing weariness and vexation, especially in the light of current events, both locally and globally, and the resultant uncertainty. Wars have... Read more
Being Fashionable According to Britannica, fashion is best defined simply as the style or styles of clothing and accessories worn at any given time by groups of people. Fashion sense means having an instinct for how clothes look when worn together. It means that how those clothes can make an outfit both look good on you, and express something about you. Fashion sensibility is not about knowing any sort of formula or the absolute and only correct way to dress.... Read more
Advent Matters December is the month of joy as we honor the Advent that brought peace on earth and goodwill to all men. Advent means the “arrival” and signifies the start of an event or the arrival of a person. It is a four-week season of remembering and celebrating the arrival of Jesus on Earth. A time to reflect on the unexpected nature of Jesus’ humble birth, and how no room could be found for His birth. December is also... Read more
The Age-old Problem Ageing parents and adult children seem to find it difficult to bond together or relate to one another as they both age. It seems such a huge task to maintain relationship with one another, and often they drift apart for lack of understanding. Each is ensconced in their own citadels, and many times they’re even unable talk to one another without being at loggerheads with each other. It looks as though there’s no middle ground, or even... Read more
Being wedded | Unsplash Wedding Bliss It was during the marriage of our daughter that we realized that marriages are made in heaven but weddings are done on earth! The amount of planning and preparation that goes into a wedding, as well as the number of people involved in making it happen, is mind-boggling. After our daughter’s wedding, my husband and I had a chance to go somewhere alone, and boy, did I really need it to recover, both physically... Read more
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