I have always loved watching the sunset. I do so every chance I can. There is something about it that stirs my soul. I sit on my back porch and watch as the sky becomes a tapestry of ever changing colors. Blue, white, yellow, gold, red, orange, pink, and purple all weave together to create something so beautiful and so glorious that it is transcendent.
When you look at it for a brief instant it is like you are getting a glimpse of Heaven.
It isn’t just sunsets, though, that can give you a glimpse of Heaven. With a loving heart and a grateful spirit you can see that they are everywhere. They are in a baby’s laugh, a little girl’s smile, the wag of a dog’s tail, and the loud purr of a contented cat. They are in an uplifting song, and a beautiful painting. They are in the...
Posts - November 2013
There are different kinds of relationships which exist among men. We have the relationship between parents and children, between husband and wife, among colleagues at work, among extended family members; uncles, aunties, cousins, nephews and nieces.
It is usual in some cases for the presence and attention of blood relations of an individual to be required. These are usually within the immediate family definition. These core family units are known to have very strong ties because of the fact that they are born by the same parents. This obviously underscores the saying; ‘Blood is thicker than water’.
There is however another family whose members are related by blood. Unlike the normal or usual family setting, this family is not limited by geographical locat...
It is usual in some cases for the presence and attention of blood relations of an individual to be required. These are usually within the immediate family definition. These core family units are known to have very strong ties because of the fact that they are born by the same parents. This obviously underscores the saying; ‘Blood is thicker than water’.
There is however another family whose members are related by blood. Unlike the normal or usual family setting, this family is not limited by geographical locat...
Life often throws challenges at us at various times. There are however times when it feels like we are facing a barrage of problems at the same time. We literally find ourselves being pulled in different directions.
I know firsthand how this feels and it is not an enviable place to be at all. Problems do have a way of squeezing the very life out of a person. An otherwise enthusiastic person loses the zest and spark that characterize their personality. Then comes isolation and following quickly is the tendency towards depression which ultimately leads to death for the many who lose hope totally.
I recently experienced a situation where my mind was racing in all directions. I knew God would take care of the situation but somehow it looked as if the situat...
I know firsthand how this feels and it is not an enviable place to be at all. Problems do have a way of squeezing the very life out of a person. An otherwise enthusiastic person loses the zest and spark that characterize their personality. Then comes isolation and following quickly is the tendency towards depression which ultimately leads to death for the many who lose hope totally.
I recently experienced a situation where my mind was racing in all directions. I knew God would take care of the situation but somehow it looked as if the situat...
