Author Archives: Gaëlle

I have recently begun to read the New Testament’s synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) as well as the book of John and they have been very enlightening so far. I have come to appreciate the different perspectives that Matthew, Mark, Luke and John bring while exposing the life of Jesus. It is fascinating howContinue reading “The beauty of witnesses.”

It is so interesting that a thing that stands out does so because it is different than the other things it is placed with. When a person stands out, he or she is displays something different than the others. There is something that distinguishes that person from the mass. It could be their character, itContinue reading “Standing Out”

There are not many things that man can do to “force” the hand of God. As a matter of fact, one would argue, it is impossible to “force” the hand of God. But I would like to suggest that there is one thing that you can do to “force” the hand of God, that is,Continue reading “Total devotion”

The book of Proverbs is a wisdom literature book. As expected, it is filled with teachings about wisdom, prudence, moral behaviour, virtues, and the likes. One of the common themes in that book is to seek wisdom; to fear the Lord because it is the beginning of wisdom; to seek wisdom more than gold, andContinue reading “Foolishness, laziness and Proverbs”

Summer season is always a fun one. There is the good weather, the beautiful blue skies, the warm temperatures, the sun shining, the vacations, greenery everywhere, people enjoying each other’s companies outside on patios, the mountain hikes, etc. Moreover, on the television side, it is also a time when sports events and tournaments start. AtContinue reading “The fragility of man”

Waiting in the bible is an action. At the same time, waiting is passive – to be still. So how is it that the same word can both mean to be still and to act? As much as God wants to be the one to get the glory for what He accomplishes in your life,Continue reading “The oxymoron of active waiting and the privilege of participating in the enactment of God’s promises.”

When was the last time you rejoiced at something? I am not talking about laughing, but truly rejoicing, celebrating, being joyful about something or someone? I think our lives are filled with mundane tasks that often seem irrelevant and we don’t even seem to find joy in those. We take many things for granted. WeContinue reading “Rejoice always!”

Sin, the condition that separates us from a Holy God. Sin, the action of doing anything contrary to the commandments and will of God. Sin, the blatant disobedience to God which often looks good and quite frankly at times feels good. So much can be said about this powerful force that is in us. ItContinue reading “The depth of the love of God.”

I want to talk about humility today. I know this word is not very popular in our culture. For some, even the thought of it makes them cringe. I don’t know how we got to that. Humility comes from the Latin word humilis which means “low” (Merriam-webster). Therefore, humility in its simplest form can beContinue reading “The way of excellence”