Gaëlle

The slow work of perseverance

There are many words that have a similar connotation and we call them synonyms. An example, of it are ‘perseverance’ and ‘endurance’. Synonyms are particularly helpful because they help us to convey the right meaning and not be redundant in our communication. The bible contains many such words that can be used interchangeably. In additionContinue reading “The slow work of perseverance”

The main thing

This life is unpredictable. You can never tell what will happen next. Even when you plan things out carefully, there is always a chance that things might not turn the way you expect it to. Not a single person’s life is the same, not even ones from the same womb like twins. It is fascinatingContinue reading “The main thing”

Resolutions: a new year’s habit

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28), “those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). These are promises that are found in the bible and they are true because “God is not a man that He should lie, nor theContinue reading “Resolutions: a new year’s habit”

Merry Christmas!

You might have noticed the lack of post in the past week. I am currently away on vacation visiting family after several years. What this means is that I do not have time to sit and write. To make matters worse, the internet quality is very poor where I am and difficult to access. TheseContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”

Immutable and omnipresent God

If there is a theme that has come up again and again in my scripture reading time this week, it’s the immutable character of God. From the psalms to Malachi where I camped, I kept hearing this concept. What does it mean that God is immutable? Are there any implications to that character of HisContinue reading “Immutable and omnipresent God”

The transformative power of the word of God

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning” (John 1:1-2). I don’t know if there is an opening sentence that is as powerful as that one in the entire bible! I bet you an entire sermon series can beContinue reading “The transformative power of the word of God”

A job well done

As believers in the Lord, we all aspire to have these words said to us by our heavenly Father: “well done, good and faithful servant… enter into your master’s rest” (Matthew 25:23). This is honourable and we should seek this praise from our Lord. However, to attain such a praise is not an easy taskContinue reading “A job well done”

Waiting: the portion of the righteous

This is certainly not a favourite action in our world today. When you mention waiting, it is likened to eternity. Nobody likes to wait, it does not matter how patient one can be, waiting is a struggle for everyone. In our fast-paced and technologically advanced world, waiting has no place at all. We have becomeContinue reading ” Waiting: the portion of the righteous”

Delighting in the Word

There are not many characters in the bible that are known to be well versed in the Law of Moses or in the word of God. Whenever there is one, it is always mentioned as though to remind us that it is not a common thing. Well, Ezra is one of those who were highlightedContinue reading “Delighting in the Word”

The call of the Christian

Finding our purpose is something most of us are after. This is also very similar to knowing God’s will for our lives. I believe part of this quest is the fact that intrinsically, we know that we are meant to be doing something satisfying yet what we are often doing is not satisfying so thatContinue reading “The call of the Christian”