Tag: #LentenSeason
#SV – In the Desert
#SV – Who is this?
Humility and simplicity are virtues that are sometimes rare in our world today, even among religious leaders in the church. Yet, this is one of the greatest human examples that Jesus left for us. Incarnation was all about the humility of the Son of God. The betrayal, passion and crucifixion of Christ are all about a humble surrender to God, in allowing oneself to be immolated for the life of the world. What other lesson can we easily learn? Instead, most preachers of the Word have focused on power: the power to do miracles, the power to cast and bind, … Continue reading #SV – Who is this?
#SV – Glorious Misfortune
God does not remove the storm. God rather guides us through the raging storm. The birth pangs have always remained part of a mother’s experience. Yet, the praise of God resounds at the birth of a child. Sometimes the mother may not even live to see this joy. Sometimes the mother and child do not live through the pangs. Joy and sadness often seem intermingled, so also love and hate, good and evil. Jesus asks us to focus our minds on the glory of God, which the Spirit speaks to us in the midst of all our troubles, trials and … Continue reading #SV – Glorious Misfortune
#SV – A ‘Blessing’ Name
God is in love with Abram. There is no doubt about that. But Abram is equally in love with God. His radical obedience can only happen in situation of total submission, dedication and love. But beyond Abram is the nature of our relationship with God. True encounter with God transforms us, changes our name and fills our hearts with love for God and for others. Hence, people are blessed in our encounter with them, and God fights our battles. How has my encounter with God transformed my life and changed my name? How have I have responded to the invitation … Continue reading #SV – A ‘Blessing’ Name
#SV – Bread Alone!
It is not all about BREAD. The Word of God is everything! Continue reading #SV – Bread Alone!
