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 […]
Bible Readings: Luke 8:1-3, Mark 16:1-9, Mark 12: 42-44 Whenever someone encounters Jesus, they never remain the same. Everything changes within and around them. In An Invitation to Speak, we discussed how the woman at the well was overtaken by joy of the GoodNews. Joy that overwhelmed her Joy that had to be shared. Joy […]
Bible Readings: John 4: 23- end Psalm 81:10, Job 22 I spent some time last year on Evangelism as we studied from the woman at the well. Remember her? Follow the links below for Indepth discussions. When Evangelism Changes You How to Evangelise like the Samaritan Woman 7 Tips for Effective Evangelism When Evangelism Doesn’t […]
Bible Readings: John 11, Matthew 19:14, 14:28, Matthew 21:19-21 Captivated by seeing His Master walk on water. Peter wanted the same. Jesus bade him to come too. He Believed as so He did. Alas, Peter walked on water. Mary had an Angelic visit. A one-time historic experience. Called to bear the Son of the living […]
Bible Readings: John 8:3-11, Matthew 15:24-28 Caught in the very act of adultery…that must have been humiliating. I’m sure she did not intend to get caught. She knew the law about adultery. She knew her penalty was death. The whole community knew what the judgement was going to be. No mention of her husband was made. […]