Disappointment. True story. I am grateful today for disappointment. Things that don’t turn out as expected and come out a bit worse. Those things I am grateful to God for. Why would I be grateful for that? Well here’s what it says to me about me. It says I still have expectations and I am […]
Read More Grateful For … (9)Hope. Today I discovered a bit more how people can keep going when bad news hits. I saw someone who had received news that a loved one had died and be able to begin processing it through God with joy. That essentially came through hope. That hope was based on Jesus Christ being the Resurrection […]
Read More Grateful For … (8)It’s interesting seeing how Jesus addresses scenarios. Back in chapter 9, the disciples asked Jesus who was to blame for the man’s blindness. Jesus didn’t see fault, Jesus saw opportunity. Note the basis of the incredible episode with Lazarus, So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” When he heard […]
Read More The Word In John: 11 – Opportunity For GloryIt’s a different mind-set. It is not about positive thinking or a glib over optimistic view on the world and people. It is connecting with a thought that maybe the way things are does not have to be perpetuated. Maybe there is a way things can be that our hearts long for. Like every time […]
Read More Kingdom MindWhat happened today that made me very grateful for the life I lead is the opportunity to watch something that made me laugh. I shared with a friend not so long ago that in as much as I like to make people laugh, I am not one who tends to laugh that much in the […]
Read More Grateful For … (4)Reading about what it is to follow Jesus is so fascinating. The majority of the fourth chapter in John revolves around Jesus and two of my favourite subjects – food and drink. When I think about food and drink, I think about the most fundamental and basic ingredients that help me live. No food or […]
Read More The Word In John: 4 – Food And Drink To JesusI got some sad news today and it made me wonder. Sad news is a part of life. I realise that and certain sad news is scheduled to come our way as long as we are in a relationship with others. However much you consider the issue that brings sad news, the impact of the […]
Read More Weeping TimeSaying Jesus is special now is a bit like saying Monday comes after Sunday. It’s a bit obvious. Although it’s obvious, it is not something you overlook. Reading chapter 1 gave an introduction to Jesus and how some of His disciples started following Him. Chapter 2, however sees He’s in action in two episodes that […]
Read More The Word In John: 2 – This Guy Is DifferentHere are some things that make people attractive to me. In no particular order. 1. Smile It remains one of the appealing elements of the human face. It really does brighten up the place. 2. Laugh When I see people laugh with that sense of joy and freedom, that truly lifts my spirit. 3. Tone […]
Read More Ten Attractive Aspects Of PeopleI am not one of the world’s most social people. This has not been an impediment to me seeing how people engage with new people in many different settings. I am glad I have been able to do that with people who know what they’re doing. So far here are some pointers I’ve got from […]
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