On miracles and men

Miracles are divine incidents, mostly initiated by a person's faith and finished by God.

On disappointments

I’ve heard it said that disappointments with men are appointments with God.

On marriage

It is beautiful! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! :-)

The circle of kindness

It’s amazing how a kind word, a thoughtful act or a simple compliment can make the sun seem brighter, the sky bluer and the world friendlier.

On sharing

There is a hidden power in sharing. It breaks the stranglehold of selfishness and releases us to greater liberty.

On patience

There is a lot to be learned in the art of being patient. The school is tough and there are many instructors. A blossom, a child, the seasons – they are all waiting to teach us.

On friendships

I have found that some friendships survive through our busy lives even when we do not keep in touch or send a birthday card. It’s just there. And I wonder if its one of those relationships that’s simply ‘meant to be’ no matter what?

On beauty

Lord, grant me the divine beauty that does not fade with time, does not cease when my face is ravaged by fire or scarred by thorns. A beauty that glows with hardships, that is enhanced with maturity and that can be passed on to others too.

On dogs

A lot has been said and it still isn’t enough. I love their enthusiasm when they greet you even if you had stepped out only for a few moments. Their eyes speak, they smile and they know when to lick away the tears from your face. I believe many a sorrowful face has cheered up when buried in the furry necks of their canine friend. The world would definitely be a lot less friendly place without dogs.

On marriage

I think the institution of marriage was created to make us better people. There’s someone to keep watch over you, lest you slip. There’s someone to love you no matter how dark the sky is. There’s someone to hug you all night. There’s a warm rebuke when you cross the limits, a tender hug when you feel the world crumbling around you and so much more! I think it’s God’s secret way of pampering you!

On hatred

I believe no one deserves to be hated. Every human being, whether they are aware of it or not, is made in the image of God.

God and people

The people of the world can be divided into two groups – those who have experienced the love of God and those who will, one day. Of course, there will also be the few who will actively reject it and I would like to believe they fall into the latter category.

On friendship

The ties of friendship appear delicate but at the same time, they have the strength to stand through time, storms and scores of anniversaries!

On freedom

My freedom ends where another’s begins.

On hope

Hope keeps us alive. The moment we lose hope, a part of us dies.

On smiling

I have found it is the most beautiful adornment a person can wear.

On doubts

The fires of doubt serve to purify faith and strengthen our conviction.

On violence

There is a lot of truth in the age-old adage drawn from the Bible: He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword.

Matthew 26: 47 – 52

On love

The power of love is awesome – it can heal, cure, cause to blossom, span chasms, and make the world a better place.

On unfairness

Some of us wonder why those who lie and cheat get away with it and are successful too. I’ve found refuge in

The Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30)

He told another story. "God's kingdom is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. That night, while his hired men were asleep, his enemy sowed thistles all through the wheat and slipped away before dawn. When the first green shoots appeared and the grain began to form, the thistles showed up, too.

"The farmhands came to the farmer and said, 'Master, that was clean seed you planted, wasn't it? Where did these thistles come from?'

"He answered, 'Some enemy did this.'

"The farmhands asked, 'Should we weed out the thistles?'

"He said, 'No, if you weed the thistles, you'll pull up the wheat, too. Let them grow together until harvest time. Then I'll instruct the harvesters to pull up the thistles and tie them in bundles for the fire, then gather the wheat and put it in the barn.'"

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On the moon

The moon, as a crescent or as a whole, is simply beautiful. I think moonbeams carry a secret charm to bring hope to the weary, joy to lovers, happiness to the young at heart.

On babies

I love their clear eyes, their tiny little fingers and toes, their smile. I love it when they wrap their fingers around my finger.

On getting back

I’ve found that it brings no joy to anyone, at all. The thoughts of revenge seem nice, but after the deed is done, you feel awful too!

On vulnerability

Being vulnerable in a relationship looks like you’ve got the wrong end of the stick. But it allows you to enjoy rare joys of a relationship. Think about it.

On discerning

Everyone who smiles at you does not necessarily have the best of intentions towards you. Pause, think and then decide.

On time

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:
A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,
A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,
A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,
A time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3: 1 - 8

On miracles, big and small

Most of us look for an earth-shattering, nature defying miracle. But true happiness comes from knowing that each day, each blossom, every gesture of love is also a miracle.

On miracles

You have to believe, to see a miracle.

On persevering

I’ve realized that it is often right at the very end, when we believe we can’t hold on any more, that a breakthrough comes. Of course, most of us miss out because we just don’t hold on.

On love

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

I Corinthians 13:13

On life

Life is rosy for those who look at it that way. Life is thorny for those who expect thorns. It finally comes down to what we want out of life – roses or thorns.

Small insights, big impact

Each day we are touched by several tiny bubbles, bubbles of insights. Bubbles that float unhindered, unarmed and freely. Some of these bubbles rest on us in unexpected ways. Sometimes they come to us in the smile of a stranger, a bird song on a sunny day, a warm touch from our mothers, a gentle tugging of our hands by a toddler, an unexpected nuzzle from a pet. They warm our hearts and leave an unspoken message only for us to hear. This blog is dedicated to those subtle but powerful messages. Happy reading!