Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus was in constant friction with people, whether they be Pharisees – leaders of the synagogue, upholders of the law of God – , doctors of the law, commoners or even his own siblings and family. Coming in contact with Jesus never left anyone indifferent; an encounter with Jesus alwaysContinue reading “The opposition of the kingdom of heaven”
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The compassion of God.
As I read the gospels (Matthew, Luke, Mark and John), I am amazed at how much of Jesus’ life is a reflection of God. In Jesus, the world was able to see God, comprehend God, demystify God, show His character. Jesus made the ‘idea’ of God possible, what others had complicated, he simplified; what othersContinue reading “The compassion of God.”
The beauty of witnesses.
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.”
Standing Out
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”
Total devotion
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”
Foolishness, laziness and Proverbs
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”
The fragility of man
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”
Back to the beginning.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning (John1:1-2)”. I don’t think there is a more glorious introduction in the entire bible than this one. John really nailed what it means to set the scene, get the readers’ attention,Continue reading “Back to the beginning.”
The oxymoron of active waiting and the privilege of participating in the enactment of God’s promises.
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.”
Rejoice always!
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!”
A Word Aptly Spoken 