Betrayed by her own father because he thought she was not good enough to get a man for herself. She couldn’t speak. It was against their culture. Her case was sealed. She was bound and hurled off to be married by the same man who bent his back and work his hands for own her […]
She did not pick my calls. Neither did she return them. Her face was in my head. Something was not right. I got to the complex drove past her store. The doors were flung opened. Finally, I get to see her, I thought. Her faint smile betrayed her struggles. Life was undoing her. Shamed […]
When your kid is the one who refuses to sit when others are seated or sits when everyone is supposed to be on their feet. Or are you the mom whose kids prefers the choir stand Or the mom with the kid that plays and dances with the tambourine in the front pew? The mom […]
I like fruits a lot. Visiting the fruit market gives you a chance to pick out fresh, good looking fruits of your choice. I wonder what it feels like to be a fruit in the fruit market! It is like waiting to be picked. Waiting for someone to choose you. Waiting for someone to approve […]
I was ready to meet her. My contact had stringed everything together. We had to be discreet. We took all necessary measures to protect her identity when suddenly she withdrew. She declined our offer to help. For the name, the shame, the present, the past, she turned us down. When a well-known ‘Call Girl’ made the […]
Sometimes God takes us through unmarked paths. Not necessarily because we need to offer help but for our own good. God takes us through uncharted paths for us to learn and pick up life nuggets. I always pass by here. In fact, I’d sit and listen to her beautiful tales. The older lady had a […]
I invited her into my room. For one who was close to my heart we have shared fond memories, times and places together. But distance and time had separated us. Our laughter was long and loud. A sudden break by sadness. Deep grief swept over my soul. I wish I had been there. The word ‘rape’ […]
”Not because I am worthy. Not because I have gotten it all right. His grace have kept me thus far.” Losing her son was a pain that pushed open unexpected doors. Although, she misses her baby. She could go on and on about him. She has seen the healing power of God even when it looked unsurvivable. […]
Bible Readings: John 21:14-17, John 15:13-17 Like you friend, I have had lots relationships. Some great, others not good. Some failed, others quite successful. I have known hurt and loneliness. May be you have grown thicker spine, but many of us know what it is to be hurt over and over When we are hurt by […]
Bible Readings: Matthew 6:30-33, Deuteronomy 4:24-31 Are you a Seeker? What and Who are you seeking? We are all seekers but the difference is in ‘the who’ and ‘the what’ we are seeking. When we want something we look for it. Seekers hotly pursue. Quick Questions: Have you longed hard for something and after you […]