Words can sometimes be empty or useless, if such words are uttered without conviction and action. For example, we can say to our partner, spouse, loved ones or friends “I love you,” but if we do not do anything, then we may be guilty of not meaning what we say. Sometimes we come across people
In most jobs or forms of employment, people expect to receive some form of remuneration, salary, wages or pay. It is unlikely that people would work for free, as generally we need to make a living and survive in this world. Moreover, some people who have achieved a particular position or status in their employment
What does it mean to be childish? What does it mean to childlike? To be childish is “to be like a child” or “to be silly and immature.” To be childlike, on the other hand, is “to have the good qualities, such as innocence, associated with a child.” Some people may think themselves as adults
Every once in a while, we come across people demonstrating great faith despite facing great odds or great difficulties. Some of these people may be in your neighbourhood or even within your family and relations. When we are facing similar difficulties, problems or dangers, would we have great faith that God would help us? In
Throughout our lives, we may have been concentrating on building a better life here on earth. As children, we studied hard, hoping to do well in school, in exams and striving to get into a good university. Then we spend much effort earning our Bachelor’s degree and perhaps going on to a Master’s degree or
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 23 Nov 2014 – Christ the King Year A24 Nov 2014 – Monday of Week 34 Year 225 Nov 2014 – Tuesday of Week 34 Year 226 Nov 2014 – Wednesday of Week 34 Year 227 Nov 2014
If God were to call you today to give an account of your life, where would you stand? Would you find yourself in the book of life? Would you be able to be with Him for eternity? What sort of life have you been living up to this point of time? In today’s reading, John
What do you fear most? Some people are afraid of the dark. When they are in a dark place, their imagination starts to run wild and they try to get to a lighted place as quickly as possible. Some people are afraid of thunder and lightning. Some people are afraid of dying, and they go
Patience and perseverance are two attributes which perhaps some of us need to nurture as we journey through this life. Some of us may have become so used to getting things done quickly, or some may have become so used to getting results instantly, that we may have forgotten the meaning of being patient and
Does anyone of us know when we will die? Surely not. We do not know exactly when we would die. All we know is that some day, we will die. Many factors could contribute to how long we would be on this earth, but ultimately, only God knows when it would be time for us
