Sharing stories of faith
They had just been doing their job. A prisoner had been condemned to die and handed over them for execution. It wasn’t a task they were unaccustomed to. So they did their job. It’s hard though to say that they did it with conscience. It’s truth from our fathers— Do your job, but do it … Read more And then they realized….
Let me tell you about my God— He can do all things…. And I mean absolutely everything! All things are possible with Him. And there is nothing too hard for him to do. You’ve probably heard these things a thousand times before, but I’m telling you today that truth is more than just words. Truth … Read more Expect great things
I suppose you could say it is the nature of life in these parts— We set out with earnest hope on a new path. We withstand challenges. We bear the scorn of those who do not understand our purpose. Time does not make our course any easier. But we go on, fuelled by hope that … Read more The things that could have been
We are not without help or power in this world. As children of God, we have crossed over to the other side. It’s a side that’s not popular with the world, and so it opposes it. And sometimes, this opposition comes in epic measures and proportions. Dear Christian, when you’re reading your Bible right, you … Read more There is a name
This is the final part of the post, What would you have me do? ***** Margaret screamed and dropped the bowl of food she had been holding. Her mother-in-law, Isaiah’s mother rushed into the kitchen, “What happened?” she asked. “Isaiah, Isaiah, Isaiah…” Margaret continued to mutter her husband’s name as though she were doing a … Read more What would you have me do? (2)
“My mother, don’t you worry My brother, don’t you worry If I happen to die in the battlefield Never mind, we shall meet in heaven”. Women wailed, reaching for their sons as the soldiers marched to waiting trucks. Old men shook their heads, heaved their shoulders, and spat on the ground. This was a senseless … Read more What would you have me do?
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). What do you hope for? And what is the basis of this hope? If the hope you have is rooted in the word of God, then there is nothing wrong with your faith. There is nothing wrong with … Read more There is nothing wrong with your faith
The outlands called, Beckoning with enchanting appeal, Imploring, cajoling, enticing— “There is more out there”. “Your soul could never be satisfied within these bounds”. She draws to the edge, And then retreats, not sure what her next move should be. What would she do? Where would she go? Streams still flowed. The garden … Read more There is joy in Heaven
I’m thinking of Jesus and His disciples. Jesus had just fed a crowd with five loaves of bread and two fishes. It was a miracle and the disciples had front row seats. In fact, after praying, Jesus had given the bread to them to distribute to the people. And the disciples had gathered twelve baskets … Read more Fear would make you forget what you already know
Faith is the rudder. Truth is the way. Hope is the fuel. You do not have to see the whole course, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Your purpose might seem like foolishness to the world; There would be brighter and fairer paths that call out to you with grandiose allurement; But you … Read more Navigating in fog
What about me? It was the only thing I wanted to know; What about me?— Do all these years of faithful service count for nothing? Do they mean nothing? Had my brother been wise to take off, squander father’s living, and then return to grandiose reception (all without the slightest hint of reprimand)? What about … Read more Older brother’s song
Dear Vashti, Your story has been told countless times, always as an example of something. Some say you were a hero. Others say you were a villain. We’ve heard that you were an example of self-respect; that you were a woman confident enough to walk in her dignity, no matter the cost. Other people say … Read more Dear Vashti