Past baggage
Each one has our past; not all heavy nor causing a negative approach to life. Our past experiences were the greatest lessons that taught us to measure our ways more carefully. The memories of our young adults often brought us back to the nostalgia of the good old days. It was during those times that
Under the fig tree
When we’re young, we’d sit under the wild tropical deciduous broad-leaf fig tree, taking shelter from the sweltering heat of the summer season. The broad leaves cast a breezy shade in the humid, rainy, insect-infested terrain, as the tiny living beings sprang up in its peak. The fig tree bears fruit, which we enjoyed as
My Portion
This month, May, is my birth month; somehow, it was altered from the very beginning. I won’t go into explaining it in detail here. When I keep thinking about my portion of life, there have been certain alterations – some received, although not deserved, some of the routes hugely detoured and rerouted back again. ‘My
Praying well
‘If you pray well, we’ll come with you,’ I’m reminded time and again. A prayer before driving has become our anchor of safety behind the wheel for several years now. Since the time I have suffered from a specific chronic neurological disorder, it has become a habit for me to pray to God for safety
The empty tomb
In the early morning, on the third day, after the Friday crucifixion, it was dark. Jesus was dead and buried in the tomb. The disciples had scattered in fear and confusion. It was yesterday’s news. It might be wrong. They can’t believe it. He is the one they followed leaving behind their families; their only
Carrying a jar of water
A man carrying a jar of water in the streets of Jerusalem is equivalent to a modern-day jobless father or a stay-at-home dad. It can be humiliating most of the time. As a former office-goer and former banker, I did feel uneasy at times. Each man, according to their situation, has to choose a path;
Carry your cross
I didn’t actually carry a cross that big on my shoulder. Some people have a cross-themed necklace, but not me. It’s mostly my burdens; the misfortune of a guy who once dreamed big. Indeed, I need someone to help me at times. Yet I couldn’t find it, although I tried to find peace and motivation
The set for anointing
In movies, the film set plays a pivotal role in carrying out the scene, especially if it’s the climax of the movie. It is often the settings where the level of creativity comes into play. The sets were constructed with a considerable amount of funds. When the camera comes to rolling, that’s how we view
for a reason
Some medical scan results were averse to what you wanted to hear, but you need to know. Your mind is racing, searching for a reason, but paused there for a moment in the cool period. However, for some people who are kind enough to help, there must be a reason, they often pointed specifically. The
God uses ordinary people
His men or disciples were ordinary people from different backgrounds, not of noble profession. Yet Jesus saw a purpose in their ordinary life. Even Jesus prioritized prayer before choosing them. Luke 6:12-19 And here I am, less than ordinary, writing about the ordinary people used by God. The story of Acts reminds us that God’s
