The first day of December 2024 is over. It has begun, as it does every year. A celebration in the Christian world that honors the essence of our existence. A celebration that includes everyone—no matter how broken or commercialized it might be—there are few parts of the world that are not adorned with gold, silver, and…
Tag: vision
239. Look out, look up… and see
It is Holy Week. For us urban dwellers in the New Jerusalem, citizens of the Kingdom of God, members of the Body of Christ it is the most holy time to reflect on the foundation of our faith; that which it is all about – the Cross of Jesus. As all of humankind we ARE because…
236. Wisdom that laughs
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. (Proverbs 31:25, NLT) I don’t think it is easy to laugh about the future. It might rather take a big effort not to cry about the future. The world is evil… and violent… and uncertain… and dirty. The list of wrongs could be very long,…
199. In the midst of the years
[New Year 2021] I know you want to say it. Of course, it is a frustration, irritation, infuriation, aggravation and a vexation. We have had enough! Can we announce an end to the virus? We are sick and tired of virus politics and virus economics. Can we turn the page to the New Year? Well no, apparently not. While we…
173. Future time – let’s look forward
[New Year 2020] Indeed, it is that time of the year again. Christmas is over and we enjoy the lull of activities before the storm of responsibilities of a year ahead put us back into bustle-mode. The days after Christmas are our opportunity to calm down and enjoy the feeling of satisfaction over the last year…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 