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Water

 “…and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also–not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand–with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.” – … Continue reading

Assurance

“He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” – 1 Corinthians 1:8, 9   “I like her a lot…she is a good girl…has filial piety…” … Continue reading

Father’s Love

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16   There was a short period of time when dad had to live apart from us as we sold the flat where I grew up in. … Continue reading

Each Heart Knows

“Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no-one else can share its joy.” – Proverbs 14:10   I remembered saying to an aunt, “my dad was a chirpy old man.” at the wake.   In fact, he was a simple man who found great pleasures in little things. We used to laugh together at The … Continue reading

How Can I Keep From Singing

"But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always." – Hosea 12:6   What vivid images of dad remain in scattered dreams and when pain suspended in these fleeting moments. What timely reminder of "How Can I Keep From Singing" by Chris Tomlin as the track passed … Continue reading