As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said.But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, ... Continue reading
Days of future passed
"Today I know that such memories are the key not to the past, but to the future. I know that the experiences of our lives, when we let God use them, become the mysterious and perfect preparation for the work He will give us to do." Corrie ten Boom, The Hiding PlaceTime flies. Time waits for no ... Continue reading
Arrival and regret
Louise Banks: If you could see your whole life from start to finish, would you change things?Ian Donnelly: Maybe I'd say what I felt more often. I-I don't know. —from the movie ArrivalWe walk through life in a straight line. We remember the past, often vividly, but we do our living in the moment ... Continue reading
I don’t just believe; I know
“But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. “And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!” — Job 19:25-27 (NIV)I know. I am convinced. I ... Continue reading
Soul-searching
I woke up one morning in the middle of May with a weird headache. Whenever I bent down or stood up, coughed or sneezed, I'd be seized with a sudden pain between the eyes. A couple of sneezes and it would hang on as a dull ache for the rest of the day. I quickly began dreading that familiar tickle ... Continue reading
Where dreams lead
All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey. I've been for a walk on a winter's day. I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A. California dreamin' on such a winter's day. — California Dreamin' by John and Michelle Phillips, sung by The Mamas and The Papas When I was young, I would sometimes lie ... Continue reading
Beyond the stars
Kelvin: Am I alive or dead? Rheya: We don't have to think like that anymore. We're together now. Everything we've done is forgiven. Everything. —from the movie Solaris Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven? Would you feel the same if I saw you in heaven? I must be strong and carry ... Continue reading