It is in the quiet crucible of your personal private sufferings that your noblest dreams are born and God’s greatest gifts are given. (Whintley Phipps) I wrote down this quote while watching a Gospel music concert. The singer who said it sounded as if he knew what he was talking about—in a moment, his heart was…
Tag: pain
229. The pain-path becomes a praise-path
It could easily be misunderstood – praise and worship. Why on earth should a person praise the Lord? Does our sovereign, almighty, all-knowing, self-sufficient God need continuous praise and admiration? Of course not! He does not need any earthly words to execute his Will and Work. His Word put creation in place. How would the admiration of a mere mortal ever…
228. Take your shoes off
A plan of action is a positive thought. It is good to make a decision and then put together a few plans to implement the decision. Is implies control over future events. It is human. We want to make sure things go smoothly. It is strategic and anticipatory thinking – valuable in any workplace or personal challenge. But then the…
161. Let’s talk politics.
One of life’s most daring challenges today is insight and revelation knowledge. We cannot afford to live in a superficial, tossed-about one dimensional life. Our existence on earth is so rich in beauty, rich in experiences, trials and potential, but also full of misery, destruction and disease. Where is God in all this? When life overwhelms…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 