Forgiveness, justice, grace, love. These are the fundamental values of all faiths. They are hard to define within the same sphere as they have no definite boundaries but overflow into each other equally so that they form almost the one colour and yet, they are unique in their function … interdependent yes … but unique … Continue reading OTHERS
grace
grace
Grace. the full meaning of the word continues to mystify me. but the question came to me this morning and it keeps nagging at me. you believe that it is by God’s grace that you are drawn in to him and that it is by his grace that your failings are no longer counted … Continue reading grace
fool’s gold
only a fool believes that love will win out in the end. only a fool hopes that people really do have hearts of flesh and that they will care enough to care beyond themselves. only a fool longs for forgiveness and graciousness that wash out all trace of hurt and pain. only a fool attempts … Continue reading fool’s gold
context
It is so easy to think ourselves as smarter or better or even wiser in our own context. it’s so easy to think we know it all and that we can solve problems simply. but I wonder if it were all turned upside down for us? I wonder if we were picked up and dropped … Continue reading context
countercultural
it's interesting to be reminded that Jesus was not white privileged middle class ... that he didn't come to teach exclusion or rejection and that he didn't come on all 'holier than thou' ... though he was indeed holier than everyone ... something about humility that is very confronting isn't there? something about him being … Continue reading countercultural
free
letting go of the past does not mean forgetting. we try the impossible when we try to forget. it means treasuring, learning and forgiving. remember the past. treasure the wonder and beauty it holds, these are the rich soils in which your hope can grow. learn from your mistakes, you will become wiser from learning … Continue reading free
on the bench
I was sitting there on the bench Quietly looking out Peaceful Calm And then they came and sat there too And after some time I spoke with them. “I’m afraid of you, you know” I said They looked surprised I don’t know if it’s because I spoke Or because of what … Continue reading on the bench
cracked not broken 