Never alone
The author of the book of Ecclesiastes penned these timeless words of wisdom, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3... »
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What angels long for
I have often been intrigued by the scripture where, after speaking of the preaching of the gospel and the salvation of believers, the Bible says, “Even angels long to loo... »
A pandemic of loneliness
Many news articles are alerting us that a plague worse than COVID is ravaging countries around the world, one with silent symptoms but lethal aftereffects. Some have labe... »
Light in the Golden Years
As an empty nester, I’ve found that the twilight years of life hold a unique sense of quietude. My bustling home of previous years has transitioned into silence, and the... »
The power of silence
Henri Nouwen wrote, “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solution... »
A gift to be found
Loneliness is a slow burn as you go day after day without the connections and intimacy needed to feel fully alive. The changes in society over the past decades have resul... »
A friend of Jesus
Jesus said, “You are my friends if you do what I command you” (John 15:14). Our priorities in life should be to love God with all our heart, soul and mind, and to love ou... »
Answers from God
For all the negative things we say to ourselves, God has given us His positive responses in the Bible. You say, “It’s impossible.” God says, “All things are possib... »
Always with you
I am with you always, My presence surrounds you, I go before you, and I never leave or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:8). Even at those times when you feel alone in the worl... »
The prayer path
I spent several years working as a clown, visiting children’s wards in hospitals. It was interesting to see how each family reacted to the challenges they faced while car... »
Of winters and summers
We all know it’s ideal to be thankful, to remain positive, and to show appreciation to people around us. It’s not that difficult as long as things are going okay, or when... »
Faith that never stops hoping
Have you ever faced something in life that seemed totally hopeless, to where you felt like there was no way out of your difficulties and everything appeared lost? Or mayb... »
The license to try
My friend phoned me, overjoyed. She had finally passed her driving test. She had persevered through many almost-passes and tough instructors, earning her license at last.... »