Hello everyone! 2020 has been a challenging year for us at a global level. Our circumstances may have forced changes on us that have left us a little shaken – perhaps the loss of a job, the loss of a loved one, sickness, loneliness, depression, anxiety, or the likes. Sometimes disruption can take our gazeContinueContinue reading “Advent Art Devotional”
Author Archives: Sujatha
Empathy
Empathy is being aware of another person’s feelings.
The Breath of God
Last sunday (May 31st 2020) we remembered the Pentecost. Pentecost itself is a harvest festival that the Israelites celebrated. Shavout or Feast of Weeks is a joyous time of giving thanks. It is a pilgrimage feast so Jewish males from all over Israel got together in Jerusalem to celebrate. Just before Jesus ascends into theContinueContinue reading “The Breath of God”
Listen- Do- Love- Walk
The past few months have exposed many inhumane incidents. Racism, Casteism, Classism, Sexism, and so much more. All of these call to mind the responsibility of life. Micah 6:8 – No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, toContinueContinue reading “Listen- Do- Love- Walk”
Gearing up for a ‘new normal’
We have entered a 3rd ‘lockdown’ in India (May 3rd- 17th 2020) with some relaxations in different pockets of the Nation. What we might enter into the Post-COVID days would most likely not be the same prior to March 2020. Hence, it is essential to prepare for the ‘new normal’ that many are talking about.ContinueContinue reading “Gearing up for a ‘new normal’”
Challenge: Beauty in the Midst of it All
Here is something everyone/anyone can do. Just take a picture of something that draws your attention, that captures your imagination and puts a smile on your face. Caption it describing the feelings it evoked and share it for the world to experience something positive. You may post your pictures on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.532465570973637&type=3 or inContinueContinue reading “Challenge: Beauty in the Midst of it All”
in the fire…
The privilege of gratitude
Gratitude is a positive response shown by the recipient of generosity, towards the giver (Wikipedia). Several studies on gratitude have noted the positive impact on an individual’s well being. One of the key findings in the process of observing gratitude is that people not only acknowledge the goodness in their lives but also recognize thatContinueContinue reading “The privilege of gratitude”
Equal!?
A few weeks ago I found myself with a few other women searching for a theme for an event. We looked at this year’s International Women’s Day theme – Gender Equality. There was an uncomfortable silence. And we moved on to another topic. Gender equality, is it something only feminists desire? I am not aContinueContinue reading “Equal!?”
Daniel 2
King Nebuchadnezzar II was a powerful, irrational and highly emotional king. The book of Daniel chapter 2 records his frustration over a troublesome dream he had. He doesn’t remember his dream and is determined to know what it means. His fortunetellers, magicians, and enchanters are brought in for this task. Their responses recorded in versesContinueContinue reading “Daniel 2”