The more I delve into these reflections and engage with readers, the more evident it becomes that the human experience is a universal tapestry woven with shared threads of doubt, longing, and hope. Regardless of age, status, or circumstance, we find ourselves grappling with anxieties about the future and lingering regrets about the past. It’s…
Month: August 2024
Immaturity and Insight
Lay aside immaturity, and live, and walk in the way of insight. — Proverbs 9:6. My mother stated me in school early and was pleased when later, the school moved me up a grade in elementary school. She was convinced that I was able to handle the schoolwork, but what she didn’t factor was that I…
Ones With Nothing
Ryan Cabrera’s observation, “Sometimes the most happy people in life are the ones with nothing,” is a unique reflection on the human condition. It challenges the common held belief that material wealth is synonymous with happiness. We often encounter individuals who, despite facing immense adversity, radiate an inner joy that seems incongruous with their circumstances.…
Stumbles and Falls
The Lord upholds all who fall” – Psalm 145:16 This verse is a cornerstone of faith, a promise as steadfast as the mountains. It speaks to the heart of the human experience, where stumbles and setbacks are as inevitable as the sunrise. Sports, a microcosm of life, offers a stark yet familiar tableau. The athlete,…
Winning and Losing
Observations about the Olympics offer a fascinating lens through which to examine our relationship with time, competition, and human value. The Olympics, a microcosm of human achievement, starkly reveal the arbitrary nature of victory and defeat. In events decided by mere hundredths of a second, we witness the razor-thin edge separating triumph from tragedy. It’s…