Talk is cheap, says the old saying. I know it refers to promises made in words and not kept in deeds. For me, it also implies the gossipy chatter about something or someone in the public domain; the safe talk of anonymity that could never commit any person to an opinion that might be quoted…
Category: Christian, Bible Study
108. Do you believe in fairytales?
We are inundated with fantasy these days. Books and movies created a new and vibrant wave of the genre in literature defined as: the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable. There are so many titles to name. Older ones like the Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of…
107. Full and fed – what now?
What would happen if all our prayers were answered in one go, suddenly, just like that? We would be overwhelmed with gratitude with the One who made it possible and spontaneously worship Him. There is no doubt in my mind that this is a natural response to greatness and miraculous deeds, just like the crowds…
106. Little is much…abundance.
We so love the success stories of this world – the rags to riches type of thing. Ordinary people becoming rich and famous, commoners marrying royalty to live the fairytale life so many yearn for. Dreams of big money, luxury lives and desirable possessions drive the mad rush towards achievement, life at the top and…
105. The One and Only, the One in All.
The package deal, is what we want. We have so many things pre-packaged. Somebody else thought long and hard and put things together to serve a combination of needs. Some may call it a hamper, some may call it the full meal deal, some may call it a wrap up – whatever the goodies inside…
104. An old, old story for the new year.
Let us go back. To our birth? No further back. To the time of our forefathers? Even further back. Well okay, to the time of Jesus on the earth because we are studying the book of John. No, wrong again. Let us go back to the beginning. The beginning of what? The beginning of everything….
103. Time for a party – of course!
The whole world throws a party! It is New Year. If one would like to sit glued to the television you can observe the celebration by fireworks in the various time zones, countdown upon countdown. Lots of bottle popping, elegant parties, drunken parties, dance parties, dress up parties and a public holiday to pick…
102. Have yourself a miracle – it is time.
Therefore, behold, I will again do a marvelous work Among this people, A marvelous work and a wonder. (Isaiah 29:14) The festive days are now much closer. We need to do some things – pack to travel, prepare for guests, shop the fridge full, pick up the turkey or whatever your fare may comprise. Christmas is…
101. Are you ready for December?
I am writing this piece in the first days of December and somehow it is like it always is. The month is well on its way before I could realize and relish this month of festivities. I have written on the traditions of Christmas in previous Pebbles pieces. Here is a quote from number 31;…
100. Free to pray.
Do you zone out as soon as somebody talks about worship? It is just too much. Does God really need hero worship, to hear everyday of my life how great He is? If He is God, why do I have to tell Him and please Him by saying certain words? Let us consider this woman…
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