How long have we been at angst over the question of “Who is God”? Currently it is estimated that there are over 4000 different religions in the world, and it is estimated that approximately 85% of the world’s population subscribes to faith of one kind or another. Clearly having a Faith has a huge impact … Continue reading WHAT IS GOD
challenge
point
Recently I read an article where one person accused another of being rude and harsh in their past. the person on the receiving end of the accusation was unable to respond to it. so ultimately, a proclamation is made about someone that is a one-sided opinion that leaves the recipient besmirched without recourse. there is … Continue reading point
miracle
Miracles, the way we perceive them, are only needed on two occasions. the first is when something is totally out of our control and we are unable to accept what is happening …because we are frightened or because we feel it is unjust or for whatever reason. the other times that we look for a … Continue reading miracle
epitaph
What if suddenly you awoke to find yourself on a deserted island, not knowing how you came to be there and not knowing if you will ever return to where you came from? would you be confident that those who are in your life, those who matter, are clear on what they mean to you? … Continue reading epitaph
choose what to embrace … 1
Fear is meant to hold us back so that we have the opportunity to assess, to strategize, to consider, plan, to revise and to gain certainty. fear is never meant to be embraced. it is there to serve merely as a caution not as a permanent disabler.
err
On the other side of error there is new beginning ... if only you have the courage to own the mistake and learn different ways.
flawed
Life is flawed. we travel a journey that is marked by errors as we try and understand the reasons for our existence and in our efforts to find and share love. we all need to be generous in grace and forgiveness towards each other because we all harbour insecurities, fears, doubts and perceptions from which … Continue reading flawed
surgery
surgery of the heart is painful and troubling. we resist it and often find ourselves in greater pain and trouble when we avoid it. recovery might be slow and what of the scars that are left? could it be that the scars become the map that highlights our past, our values, that which is truly … Continue reading surgery
conflict
Haters of conflict should not be confused with lovers of peace. Gandhi reminded us that ‘peace is not the absence of conflict …’. but do we have to have conflict to know peace? perhaps we should add that peace is not simply the absence of conflict. sometimes, conflict (within your own soul and/or externally, with … Continue reading conflict
build
When you do something right, the thing to do is to remain quiet about it. let the world speak about it. no need to advertise yourself. your good deeds will speak for themselves, and even if they don’t speak publicly, your character will be strengthened and your honour elevated. when you do something wrong, speak … Continue reading build
cracked not broken 