A few months back I saw a beautiful carved door in a friends house. But the door led to nowhere. It was merely propped up against the wall as a decor. That stuck in my head. I pondered over the purpose of the door and what Jesus meant when He said He was the door (john 10:9).ContinueContinue reading “the door”
Author Archives: Sujatha
Celebrating Light over darkness
This week many people will be celebrating the victory of light over darkness. As I pondered over this thought, the roles and effects of light came to the forefront. Light dispels darkness. But light can be hidden. Its glow can be obstructed. In its property of dispelling darkness, light shows the way. Light is a sign of invitation.ContinueContinue reading “Celebrating Light over darkness”
a burried seed
Have you ever watched a seed grow into a plant/seedling? The past few years during lent(a time of prayer/fasting and focus on God) my kids and I have watched a moistened seed grow through a glass jar. The process is amazing to watch. The seed grows in size soaking up the moisture. It even risesContinueContinue reading “a burried seed”
peace
Nadira’s(8) focus “anti-bullying” The two hands of different colors represent the different peoples of this world. The coming together of different peoples of this world makes a beautiful scene-ry.
A call to repentance with the hope of forgiveness
The Jewish tradition includes a sound blast of the shofar. The shofar is a call to the people. Here it is a call to repentance. The silhouettes of people in palm branches indicate a cry of ‘Hosanna’. Son of God please ‘save us’. The crown of thorns represents the sacrifice of blood(life) for life. AndContinueContinue reading “A call to repentance with the hope of forgiveness”
Light and Abundant Life…
“Light and Life to all He brings”(Malachi 4:1-3) – lyrics from a very popular Christmas carol “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”has been on my mind. I have been praying with a heavy heart over so many atrocities we (human kind) are imposing on our own kind… wars and discrimination and greed and anger… Lord haveContinueContinue reading “Light and Abundant Life…”
“God”
Here is another one of my daughter’s Selah moments. Its her moment in God’s presence.
bearing one another’s pain
The Lord has told you what is good. He has told you what he wants from you: Do what is right to other people. Love being kind to others. And live humbly, trusting your God. (Micah 6:8 ICB, Bible)
Selah Art: A contemplative coloring book “re-experienced”
Here are some of the colored art works from different artists of different age groups Hannah, age 12 from Wales UK ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Nadira, age 8 from Texas, USA ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Aradhya,age 5. Houston TX But this 5-year-old didn’t stop with just coloring. Here is her own doodle/meditative picture on ‘God’s creation’ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Jamie, ageContinueContinue reading “Selah Art: A contemplative coloring book “re-experienced””
compassion
(click on the picture to see it enlarged) Pondering over “compassion”. The mighty things one can do with a heart of compassion. This piece was birthed out of readings of Mark chapter 8 (The Bible). It is said that Jesus was teaching a crowd and then when it was time to eat his disciples asked JesusContinueContinue reading “compassion”