Her Sides

Have you ever walked along a familiar path and suddenly noticed something you hadn’t seen before? Perhaps it was a new road sign, a freshly repainted house, or a newly opened store in your neighbourhood. Your first reaction might be, "Wait, when did that happen?" New things have a way of stopping us in our tracks and making us pay attention.   This is the essence of Isaiah 43:19, which invites us to pause, take notice, and see what God is doing—something new.   "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"(Isaiah 43:19)   God is calling us into a new season in our walk with Him, one marked by righteousness and truth. He longs to refresh our souls, which have often been left parched by pursuing goals and desires that can never truly satisfy. He offers rest, healing, and wholeness to our weary hearts. But to experience this newness, we must let go of the old.   Here’s how:         Silence the...

Once, there was gloom, But now comes honour. The people walking in darkness, have seen a great light. They have increased, and their Joy, too. Because the yoke that burdens them, is shattered. For unto us, a child is born. He is both human and divine. The Royal bearer of Peace for all. It is the Miracle of Christmas. - Based on Isaiah 9:1-7

As humans, we may disagree on many things, but we may all agree that we only have one life, one shot at our time on earth. This thought, though, may cause a sense of alarm for some while a sense of urgency for others. I hope it's the latter for you. Reading through Psalm 90 especially verse 6, I could not help but draw an analogy between the times of the day and the seasons of our lives.  "In the morning it flourishes and grows up;    In the evening it is cut down and withers."  Psalm 90:6 Symbolic, isn't it?   Mornings can be likened to our younger days when it's all about growing up, flourishing, and trying new things.   Like a newly planted seed that germinates and starts to grow at the touch of water and light. If you are young, you are still in your mornings, a great time to learn and explore and discover who you are in God and what his plan is for you. It's a time to sow seeds of greatness by spending time with God in fellowship and giving y...

My dad told me a story when I was little —a very funny one, I must say. It wasn’t until I had had a good laugh that I got the point of what he was trying to say. I hope you will too. He said that a farmer set out to buy some tools that he would need for the planting season. When he got to the market, he bought a bucket and a basket On the way to his farm, the bucket and basket conversed between themselves. They were so excited to be on their way to fulfill the purpose for which they had been made. After spending a great deal of time on the market shelves, they were grateful to be off to work. When they reached the farmer’s house, he kept them in his farm shed and went in for a good night’s rest. With the first ray of sunlight, the farmer was dressed and ready to begin his chores. He headed straight for the shed, picked up the bucket, and, without further ado, headed straight for the farm. All day, the bucket was used to irrigate the farm and all day, the basket sat st...

We all know that in this life, it can't all be fun and it can't all be serious. We all need a little of this and a little of that to live life to the fullest. Finding the right balance is the key, and finding it i s learned with experience. The great news is that this lesson doesn't have to come entirely from your experience—you can and should listen to and learn from those who have gone before you. Older people have at least one thing going for them: experience. They have an aura that commands respect. Respect that doesn't come from just the gray hair on their head but from the look in their eyes. The knowing look that says "I know what I am talking about." And in most cases, they really do. They may not know how to use modern-day technology or how to navigate their way around the block with GPS, but they do have the knowledge that comes from experience. Have you ever looked an elderly person in the eye?  Sometimes they look distant, lost in ...