Friday, December 27, 2024

Four Years and Counting....

Dear readers,
Today it's four years that the first post on this blog was published. Through this time, we hope that our posts, curated from across the world, have brought some joy, hope, peace or security to someone out there. 
Our mission has been the revival of the fire of faith, which, naturally, can diminish over time, specially when we face hardship and tough times.
In these four years, when we look back, we see Gods hand at work. He has performed countless miracles and granted numerous blessings on our readers. He has been present in all the good times and bad. He has seen us at our best and at our worst. He has always been faithful and his unconditional love brings each of us peace and happiness. Let us boast of His love and His unfailing presence in our lives. We are ever so thankful for Jesus, His son, sent into the world for each one of us.
As we emerge from the joyous celebrations of Christmas, let us carry forward the true essence of this blessed season into the New Year. Christmas is not just a day but a reminder of the eternal hope and love that Christ brings into our lives.
Now, as the decorations come down and the holiday rush subsides, it's the perfect time for a personal and communal revival. Let us reignite our faith with renewed vigor and commitment. So let us not stop the spirit of Jesus from being born in each of us, every day, day by day.
As we head into the New Year of 2025, we remain thankful for each day we have been blessed with and wish each of our readers Gods fullest blessings every day.


Monday, December 23, 2024

Keep it Shining!

Well, Christmas is a day away. We will all be so busy with the busyness of Christmas, prepping for dinners and special cakes, cookies, gifts, travel and plans.
In this great and busy time, let us not forget the birthday boy! Jesus was born into the world to bring peace and joy and love. He wants to be born in our hearts if we let Him.
What does it mean for Jesus to be born into our hearts? For Him to shine through our lives as light for the world?
Sometime back we talked about the three dimensions of spiritual relationships - within us, with God and with fellow men. Because of Jesus we need not hide our faces and ourselves from God, like Adam and Eve, but have a bold relationship with Him and with others. Which means that because Jesus was born to sacrifice Himself for our forgiveness, we are at peace. The Billy Graham Foundation describes this very well -
"So many people strive for one thing more than any other - peace. The reason they seek it is because there’s no lasting comfort or freedom in their lives. It’s like they are always unsettled. The Bible defines peace primarily in three ways.

• Psychological peace, the comfort within.

• Relational peace, harmony among humanity.

• Spiritual peace, which is between God and man.

The Bible outlines how sin damages or wipes out all three types of peace. When God created man, he was at peace with God, himself, and everyone else. However, that peace was lost when he turned against God. Peace can be restored, but we can’t do it alone. God provided a way".
Yes, God provided the way through Jesus.
Today, we celebrate Christmas because we have the peace Jesus brought, as a gift from God.

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