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 thatContinue reading “The privilege of gratitude”
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a precious drop
Lately I have been paying a lot of attention to water. I have been reading the book of John and I have been drawn to the significance of flowing or living waters and stagnant waters. With the onset of rains where I currently reside, everything around us has sprung top life. The dry cracked groundContinue reading “a precious drop”
Earth Day 2019
April 22nd is observed as ‘Earth Day’. But really everyday is earth day since creation! (Gen 1:28-31). Here you see an image with concentric circles displaying the created beings with the 7th ring being clear to depict ‘rest’. What follows is a flower pattern representing the petals of flower to show a bloom. God indeedContinue reading “Earth Day 2019”
Journey with Jesus : Ratified
In biblical times covenants were made and sealed or ratified with an animal sacrifice. The two parties come together and make an agreement. The animal sacrifice was a ritual reminder of the consequences to breaking an oath/agreement. God also makes a covenant with man (humankind). The very first of covenants between God and man wasContinue reading “Journey with Jesus : Ratified”
Journey with Jesus : Remember
Maundy Thursday, commemorates the mandetum or commandment of the Lord. Jesus along with his disciples celebrate the Passover meal together as part of the Jewish tradition in remembrance of how Yahweh saved them from the Egyptians and made then into a nation. During Jesus’ lifetime the Israelites were under the Roman rule and were hopingContinue reading “Journey with Jesus : Remember”
The Covenant
This ink design is inspired by Judges 2:1-2 The meditation on these verses and ‘the covenant’ itself led to the different expressions/reminders recorded in the Bible. Using simple lines and repetitive patterns the Tree of Life recorded in Genesis 2 is found on the left of the image.This is one of the earliest expressions ofContinue reading “The Covenant”
You know me
Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made,Continue reading “You know me”
Historic Day!!!
Today the North and South Korean Leaders meet. The North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un and South Korean President, Moon Jae-in each crossed the borders. I was delighted to see the smiles on their faces. I have been praying for these 2 nations for so long. I literally feel like I had a part to playContinue reading “Historic Day!!!”
Gratitude
‘gratitude’ by, Henri Nouwen: “Gratitude is not a simple emotion or an obvious attitude. It is a difficult discipline to constantly reclaim my whole past as the concrete way in which God has led me to this moment and is sending me into the future. It is hard precisely because it challenges me to faceContinue reading “Gratitude”
Compassion preceeds provision
pondering over the story of the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. Here Jesus was talking and telling stories to a huge bunch of people. Stories about the art of living and true life. The time flew by and it was time for a meal. So Jesus looks at all these people just waitingContinue reading “Compassion preceeds provision”
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