Why is the gospel so difficult to understand, grasp and remember? I have friends that preached it for years but now can’t seem to apply it to their own life. I have a friend that is such a devote Jesus follower but gets so easily distracted by other people’s opinions all the time. How many... Continue Reading →
The Bigger Pain
I was reading in a Sproul book, which is always a good idea. He mentions that the tool that killed Jesus was the cross. I stopped and thought about it again. It came to me that the cross was indeed a tool, but it was the hammer and the nail that did the killing, of... Continue Reading →
The hurt mark
Once you've past the hurt mark, you accept? You accept that your body will only start hurting more.You accept that 'the one that got away' or your 'long lost love', basically, your 'hopeless crush', will always stay away, for a lot longer still, and yes, your vain wish will remain hopeless.You accept that you will... Continue Reading →
Of Atoms and Shakespeare
Wouldn't we all want to meet God? Face to Face. Some atheists would love this encounter I believe. Logically, we cannot however, plan a trip to go and meet God. The difference is too big. Not just the different type of being we are, but mostly the difference in holiness. He is holy, we are... Continue Reading →
Sense
Inspired by writer Toon Tellegen, I started thinking about what we hear. In his story, the ant and the squirrel build a gigantic ear and point it in different directions to hear what is happening on the other side of the forest, the other side of the ocean and even on the sun. While reading... Continue Reading →
Arrogance or insecurity?
As I start writing this, I want you to know that I am angry. Upset, frustrated, annoyed, on the burst of crying. I cry for injustice, I cry for tenderness, I cry because of pain and today I cry out of anger and unpower. (I checked it, it seems to be a word) And yes,... Continue Reading →