by Prasanta | Feb 20, 2012 | One Thousand Gifts, Promises, Thankfulness
There is a place where cypress and myrtle grow instead of thorns and briers. There is One whose thoughts and ways are higher than man’s. I’ve heard one can go there to buy wine and milk– for no price. In this place, trees clap their hands and...
by Prasanta | Sep 7, 2011 | Jesus, Journey, Promises
Rivers flow, pouring strong from their source. The river touches places along the way– banks, logs, stones. The river touches people and plants. The things touched by the river know not the source of the river. The river makes its way around any obstacles in its...
by Prasanta | Aug 28, 2011 | One Thousand Gifts, Promises, Thankfulness
Yesterday I returned to the blogworld, after a brief absence. (I share a little bit of my mini-blog vacation here). The past two weeks have been full, bursting full, with curricula arriving at the door, an abundance of garden produce, and outdoor water fun– and...
by Prasanta | May 25, 2011 | Beauty, Faithfulness, God's love, Life, Promises, Seasons
Are there signs of life, signs of the resurrection, and is there hope for newness, new life in this world? Where? How do I know? If I am honest I can say that there are days or seasons in life when I cannot see so clearly. But then, there are also days and seasons in...
by Prasanta | Apr 4, 2011 | God's love, One Thousand Gifts, Promises
Is that snow? At first glance I thought– snow?? But no, it was a mess of icy hail we walked through when leaving church on Sunday morning. The hailstorm that dropped from the sky left a blanket of white icy beads all over the ground, coating everything. ...
by Prasanta | May 13, 2010 | God's love, Holy Spirit, Promises, suffering
I learned something new recently, from the Beth Moore study I’m in currently, which is the latest version of her study called “Breaking Free”. All of the material and thoughts below are from her Bible study– all of the credit goes to Lifeway...
by Prasanta | Mar 20, 2010 | grace, Promises, suffering
“God’s promises are like stars– the darker the night, the brighter they shine.” –Jan Coleman, author of After the Locusts. In the book of Joel, a devastating event occurs, something which will be retold to subsequent generations: Has...
by Prasanta | Jul 19, 2009 | Christianity, Promises, Purpose, Quotes, Salvation
The Great Reversal “Christ wins our salvation through losing, achieves power through weakness and service, comes to wealth via giving all away. And those who receive his salvation are not the strong and accomplished but those who admit they are weak and lost.” –...
by Prasanta | Jun 23, 2009 | Devotions, Faithfulness, Prayer, Promises, Quotes, Treasures
Make a point, whenever you receive a promise from God, to get all you can out of it. If you carry out that rule, it is wonderful what you will gain. Some go on the principle of getting as little as possible out of God’s word. Such a plan may be wise with a man’s word,...
by Prasanta | Jun 19, 2009 | Compassion, Faithfulness, God's love, Promises, Purpose, Shelter, Treasures
Who am I, that God should care for me? Who am I, that He cares to know my name? Who am I, that Christ should die for me? “I am a flower, quickly fading, a wave tossed in the ocean…” My life, my days, are like a vapor, quickly disappearing. …...
