Category: Christian faith walk
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Other People’s Money
Peninah chose the herbal tea he selected, trembling as the cup was handed to her, and she placed it on the stool in front of her. Eager, fresh faced and grappling with her fears, she attentively listened to Big Man, making hasty promises to deliver at every turn. Big Man hesitated and then quickly expressed…
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Dead Man’s Solace
A couple of years ago, a friend re-introduced me to an old man; a friend of the family. He had suffered a stroke and lost most of his medium and longterm memory. Struck with pity and a determination to treat Jim with kindness, we exchanged greetings. His quizzical looks ironically stirred up great memories. Jim…
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Faces and Masks
Ephesians 4:25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Getting to know people is always a long trip home. Then again, sometimes it works out as a long kiss goodbye. Obsessed with presenting ourselves in the best light possible. Now…
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The Rest
God’s Word gives us the best perspective on rest. So why do we find it so hard to take a break? Could it be our ‘work hard’ and ‘get-it-done’ upbringing? I really think so.
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A repeat lie is still a lie!
Ever had a person call you out on betrayal that never happened? Ever had your name come up all over the place and wonder is going on? I made friends with a pleasant lady, recently introduced by other friends and acquaintances. She had recently come to town and had few friends. As we got to…
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Into the Blue
At the start of last year, I began to experience doubt and restless, after choosing to go into a venture that had presented itself. Shortly after, I noticed that I needed to exert myself to just get there, every morning. I was sad and irritable and found the slightest questioning of my abilities to be…
