When a brother sins

When a brother sins

When a brother sins, do we ever consider the possibility that he may not have sinned at all, but we are imagining it? Lots of times, that is a possibility, but in our thoughts, we are almost sure he has done wrong. Jesus has given us two suggestions for us in such...
Trusting in Hope

Trusting in Hope

This is the story of my currently almost eleventh-month-old son and his miraculous birth. The other day, when I was narrating the story to a close friend, he said, “But aren’t all births miraculous?” So true. What starts out as just a single cell develops over a...
Changing Times. An Unchanging God

Changing Times. An Unchanging God

CHANGE. I share a complex relationship with that word. There are times when I long to break free from the monotony of life and embrace something new and refreshing. However, the moment I experience a slight shift from the familiar, I’m gripped by fear and anxiety. I...
Relationships are an Investment

Relationships are an Investment

Relationships are an Investment What is the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘invest’?   I see a few images. The first is a small green plant in a pot – because that is usually the image that appears in articles about investing. The image is...
Broken but Beautiful

Broken but Beautiful

Broken but Beautiful I carefully took out the ramekins, tucked away in the corner of the crockery shelf, my eyes fixed on the neighbouring glassware. With a sigh of relief, I placed the ramekins on the counter and closed the door of the shelf. As I wiped the dishes,...
Stress

Stress

Stress “The truth is that stress doesn’t come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about your circumstances.” –Andrew Bernstein. Have you ever experienced...