Rumination on the book Jonah: The heart of God
The heart of God is plain and simple: Compassion for the lost, may we be transformed like our maker and have compassion for the Lost.
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On Your 10th Anniversary!
This is a poem I wrote for a dear family friend of ours. We have known them for about 13 years now. It is indeed a joyous occasion for us to celebrate their 10th anniversary! Covid-19 has changed the way we celebrate our near and dear ones. If it would not have been for this…
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One step closer!
Some days ago I wrote about the wait getting longer. And earlier this week, I was uncertain of what might happen. Thanks be to God we are one step closer to going to seminary. In September last year we were moved to consider going to seminary for getting trained and equipped further for the pastoral…
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The progress this week has been satisfactory
The scale goes up and down. But the trend is downward. Phew! That is progress. I have been quite successful in regulating portions and in fighting temptation. It is not easy. But since this is the first month, I think the morale is higher, the resolve is still strong. I need to remain strong as…
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Spiritual formation is key to growing in Christ
The right teaching, the right training, the right coaching can only get you so far. The right practice of what you learned is necessary to grow in anything. This is as much true for our spirtual growth as it is true in any other area of life.In the years that I have spent in the…
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This week will be a landmark
I work well when I have a long view of a task. I enjoy working on any small module or task when I know what the big picture is. I like to know what I am contributing towards. When I was in school I was told the story of three masons. A man came across…
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My Homeschool Journey: The Why
This is our 4th year of homeschooling. The one question that I have been asked more than anything is,”Why did I choose to homeschool my children?” The answer is two fold. To be able to build a relationship with my children so that I can do the task that God has given me: To teach…
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Rumination on the book Jonah: The presence of the Lord
Who can run away from the presence of the Lord? No one! Yet the prophet Jonah attempts it only to be reminded of the sovereignty and omnipresence of God.
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Portion Control has been a key factor
This week has been a challenge. The weight drop has not been as drastic as when I began. Every day the scale shows an up or down variation. Thankfully, the trend is downward overall. Portion control has been the key. Portion Control I have gotten used to having smaller portions. Portion control is a big…
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A strange feeling
A strong person is probably rarely afraid of anyone. His stregnth gives him courage in the face of adversity. I have not been a strong person. In a weak moment, God showered his mercy in my life. Since then he has always been gracious to me. His kindness has taken me in the direction of…
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