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Inadequate Words

An extract from The Word of Life by Thomas Oden (p275) The titles ascribed to Christ are not used because they adequately designate his reality, but because they point inadequately to him by the only means available – words: Having no other words to use, we use what we have. Thou art called the Word,Continue reading “Inadequate Words”

Another Year is Dawning

I have come across this beautiful hymn some years back. May this year be another year for thee! “Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be, in working or in waiting, another year with Thee; Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast; Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest; Another year ofContinue reading “Another Year is Dawning”

Remember Me

There is much dichotomy in our treatment between the clergy and the laity. The Christian who takes up the call into “full-time” ministry is hailed as couragous, obedient and God-fearing. As often as he shares his challenges in ministry life, there will be people who huddle around to offer comfort and prayer because he hadContinue reading “Remember Me”

praise the one who paid my debt

i love the poetic lyrics used in the good ol hymns, and i love the energy generate with the symphony of a musical band. this rendition of  one of my fav hymm (jesus paid it all) by Kristian Stanfill is worth your 5 mins. the set with a huge cross in the middle adds toContinue reading “praise the one who paid my debt”

Beyond Worship

Worship,Sundays,Beyond,Love,God,Music,Worship Leaders,Ministry Beyond Worship Close your eyes, and for just for one minute think about the subject of ‘Worship’. Now tell me what comes into your mind during that one minute? If I am not mistaken, most of us would have imageries of a worship leader on stage, with his 7-piece band, leading a powerfulContinue reading “Beyond Worship”

an utterly realistic love

Recently I’ve been reading some works of J.I. Packer about ‘Knowing God’. In his writings I stand throughly in amazed as I ponder upon God’s greatness. No it is not so much of His MIGHTY-ness or BIG-ness (although they do make me stand in awe!). But rather the juxaposition of this Greatness with His love for me and you. In the wordsContinue reading “an utterly realistic love”

making my life count

I’ve felt that I needed to start a blog. But the problem is that I’m always too lazy…too ill-disciplined, to keep writing and updating all that has been going around me. It’s like I know what I would like to do today or this year but as issues comes along, projects come along, it isContinue reading “making my life count”