When he was told the news, he was in a state of shock. For a while, he couldn’t quite grasp what he had heard. It was one thing his father dying when he did. This, however, came as a surprise. There was nothing to prepare for this. Still reeling, his brother reminded him of a […]
Read More Safely Abide ForeverHe was ill and this time it looked like the end. His four children – all adults with children of their own rushed to be at his bedside as he welcomed in the last days. He wanted his children to be near him. He wanted them to see what it was like to sleep well. […]
Read More When He’s GoneIt must be genetic, but all my daughters ask probing questions. The eldest in particular can be insistent on a line of enquiry when the mood takes her. Recently, on one of the numerous walks we take together, she asked me a series of questions about what I would do if she did certain things. […]
Read More Life After RejectionThe lyrics are so delicious in this song, that I do want to savour them like a sumptuous piece of cake that comes just to peak a splendid culinary experience. I mean take a sample of what this makes such a great song in the chorus. Helpless and hopeless – lost without Your mercy But […]
Read More DMCD Songs: But For Grace (Medley) – Alvin SlaughterI absolutely love this song. the feel melodically and harmony-wise. The lyrical content. It is a feel-good song that is based on the reality that indeed in each and every situation we walk through, God gives His children a song. I remember hearing this song when I was in despair and it did the job […]
Read More DMCD Songs: God Gives His Children A Song – Alvin SlaughterI was just informed by my sister recently that my Aunt Nalda has died. She was suffering for quite a while so in one sense it’s the end of the suffering, on the other hand though, more importantly, someone in the family has died. My mum’s sister has died. Life is for the living. Life […]
Read More For The Living – In Times Of Consolation“If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you.” (John 8:31, 32) The truth that frees us is not always comfortable. The challenge and commitment involved can lead to tough areas where our […]
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