Faith, Family and Food
On the weekend, I attended a Women's conference "Beauty for Ashes", it was a 2-day conference and let me just start by saying that I worshipped, I learnt, I was encouraged and I wept. It was such a beautiful and uplifting time to be surrounded by women with a passion for God and a love... Continue Reading →
The Lord's prayer, commonly known and widely used in worship, is said often and many a times by rote. It is ironic that Jesus gave us these words to teach us how to pray so that prayer would not be reduced to a ritualistic recital of certain choice words and yet these words are often... Continue Reading →
One of the most unexpected and rewarding things I have encountered in my fairly new journey of blogging is the support and encouragement I receive through the blogging community. Before, and even when I started, I was very doubtful anyone would ever want to read what I shared, and I still hesitate to dream big... Continue Reading →
Response to an emotion can be very varied but experiencing basic emotions is very universal and shared by all. Worry is one such emotion that is not exclusive and is so very real. As Christians, we are not exempt from the trials and troubles of life nor are we ensured an unchallenging journey. So yes,... Continue Reading →
Few of us are strangers to feeling anxious from time to time. It can creep in and infiltrate into our life and often overwhelmingly so. Last week, a friend's daughter had a health scare. Initial tests were done resulting in a call back from her doctor about the results with the dreaded "Urgent" attached to... Continue Reading →
We live in a culture of everything instant and we acquiesce to the idea that it is perfectly fine to gratify ourselves with whatever you want whenever you want it. We tend to be focused more on the pursuit of immediate satisfaction rather than the contentment that comes with the cumulation of deepening experiences. No... Continue Reading →
The book of Esther begins with a series of banquets three years into the reign of King Xerxes. He ruled a vast empire that extended from India to Cush and we see him celebrate and flaunt his wealth. And so, the banquets begin. A banquet for the nobles, governors and officials in the kingdom. He... Continue Reading →
God is a God of Justice, Mercy and Grace. Justice, Mercy and Grace: how would you define these? Justice is receiving that which we deserve. Mercy is not getting the punishment that we so rightly deserve but receiving forgiveness. And grace is the unmerited or the undeserving favour and blessings of God to the undeserving.... Continue Reading →
F.B Myer said "The greatest tragedy of life is not in unanswered prayer but in unoffered prayer". Scripture clearly emphasises the absolute importance of prayer offering us captivating glimpses of the importance and priority Jesus gave to prayer. Jesus said in Luke 18 to always pray and not give up. Mark 14:38 "Watch and pray... Continue Reading →
A very interesting and thought-provoking conversation ensued with a friend, where she discussed about finding herself in a place in life that is so far removed from where she thought she would be. In such a situation, do we question God. God's plans for our lives can be so different to what we intend and... Continue Reading →
