Faith lessons from friends
As I’ve navigated life and faith over the past 15 years, more often than not the lessons I’ve learnt of faith and of God’s love is through those around me..
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Are you hustling?
Hustle culture is the ‘go hard or go home’’ mentality, selling millions of books, motivational conferences and sports products. In the world of sports, the temptation to buy into the hustle culture is almost undeniable.
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1.5 hours is not enough
Church services are typically 1.5 hours long on a Sunday morning. I know there are times when we sit through the service and look at the time wondering when it will end.
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The two blind men
“As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
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Undeserved mercy and grace
Do you remember being gifted with money for birthdays or special occasions when you were a child? What did you do with your ‘windfall’?
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When asking for forgiveness is hard…
The older I get, the more difficult it is for me to ask for forgiveness or simply apologize. I have noticed that I take pride in the decisions I am making and as long as my stand is “right”, I am in the position to fight - even if it hurts someone.
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Delay is not a denial
It was a busy day. Since it was five o'clock in the afternoon, everyone seemed to be rushing around. I witnessed some people impatiently moving to another cashier because of the long queue when I was in line at the grocery store.
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A Bullet against Faith
Having read a book of “Hearts of Fire”. which mostly stories of women who stood firm in their faith in spite of persecution. Brought me to thinking of the possibilities and scenarios where I need to defend my faith. And I began asking myself. Will I be faithful enough not to deny Him?
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Stop being a consumer and become a citizen
Given the increasingly divisive nature of politics and social issues, ordinary conversations now more than ever comprise discussions about the state of affairs and behaviour of our leaders.
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Help my unbelief!
A few weeks ago, I was standing in front of a group of children and volunteers at a church camp. We had spent two-and-a-half weeks together and were celebrating on the last day. As I stared at young and older faces, many bearing remnants of the cake they’d just consumed, tears burgeoned in my eyes. We were at the end.
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Desiring God
I was feeling drained, overwhelmed and demotivated. One morning I felt like something needed to be done.
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God’s plan is clear
As I browsed the social media, Up and down I saw everyone was so happy wearing their toga. Parents put big smiles on their faces and their eyes were shining and proud that finally their kids will graduate.