On a scale from one to ten, how likely are you to ask for help from a friend? One being a no thank you while a ten being, "Somebody save me!" Some may refuse the offer completely, closing the scale at 100 just because they don't want people to think any less of them. Why [...]
Category: Christian living
Cloak of many Colors.
The many ways in which we affect one another daily is through interactions. It is easy to overlook the basic principles of these interactions having in mind things we have to deal with. This can lead to frustrations and rubbing shoulders that sabotages our everyday relationships. We can feel it in our work places, gyms, [...]
Illusions.
Ever been to an industrial place? Where there are so many wires and pipes running around huge machines? It can get real noisy and more over, dangerous. The only way to protect individuals from harm is to barricade the voluminous circuits. If there is some noise beyond the safety border, the smartest thing to do [...]
Make it or Break it.
I'm not the YouTube type but I have to admit that there are some really interesting and captivating videos out there. I like watching masters craft their masterpieces. The time taken is long but one can see the dedication reflecting off the product. Among the many, ring crafting is a favorite. You already know what [...]
Intimidation.
It was a normal cold morning shift on the weekend when I had to face my giant. My colleage at work had been acting like my boss the past week and being passive aggressive. Not to mention the supervisor was hard on me as well. It wasn't easy and I'm sure some of us know [...]
Fruit of the Spirit: Love
In Galatians 5, the fruit of the Spirit is contrasted with works of the flesh. There is a deeper mystery here, the works are in plural but the fruit is singular. There are many explanations to this but my understanding is that works are things we do while the fruit is something we become. And [...]
Clay’s Attitude.
I was having a chat with my small sister last night about life and teenage years. It's true that second-last and third-last borns enjoy quite a luxury and she felt obligated to certain trends. Just going with the flow on media. Our conversation lasted about 30 minutes because I didn't want to get her bored. [...]
Jobs Everywhere
Before I begin, I pray earnestly that you are all in good health even in the middle of this global pandemic. I pray that you and your loved ones are covered by the blood of Jesus. In Ephesians 1:22, Christ has put all things under His feet, therefore we are victorious and healthy in Jesus [...]
The Ultimate Relationship.
I know that you know, that we all know the meaning of faith. We have have been memorizing it since we were in Sunday school. It has been drummed into our heads for the longest time. But today, I need us to take this a little more seriously. And for the benefit of a wholesome [...]
Idolatry in the Christian life
When we think about idolatry, most of the time we consider other religions like Paganism and think we, as Christians, are unaffected by it. This could not be further from the truth. Human beings love to worship gods of their making. Even though as believers we have been saved, we are still living in this [...]