by Prasanta | Nov 10, 2014 | Stories from the Bible, Uncategorized
I place the dried corn husks on the table. Turns out the husks actually work well in lieu of paper plates. It was fellowship night for our small group women’s Bible study, and we did not have paper plates. When the story begins, we find out she is moving....
by Prasanta | Oct 1, 2014 | Beauty, Change, surrender
I love trees and I love autumn. The autumn tree is a glorious vision, with its rich colors and striking beauty. Indeed, don’t we travel for miles to enjoy the spectacular view of an autumn landscape? After a season of rich green, the autumn tree bursts forth in...
by Prasanta | Sep 1, 2014 | Family, Five Minute Friday
It happened in the Wal-Mart parking lot. My friend said it happened to her when she visited the beach after a long absence. I was expecting it to happen at the beach too. But for me, it was when I stepped out of the Wal-Mart in my hometown. All of a sudden it hit me,...
by Prasanta | Jul 11, 2014 | Bear One Another's Burdens, devotional, Friend, Friendship, Jesus, Unconditional Love
They are the ones. You know them. The ones who stand by you, stand with you. They tell you when not to give up, and when it’s time give it all up. They are the ones who love you, no matter what, and through all kinds of matters. Their gift is that unconditional...
by Prasanta | Jun 6, 2014 | God's love, Poetry
Gently Cupped Hand When flowers fall down from heaven floating toward tumultuous land I know not where fragility ends as I’m caught in gently cupped hand. Vapors exhume in darkness but vapor of breath am I Weapons circle sharp around me–...
by Prasanta | Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
I can see it right away, on day one of the New Year. My plans and goals are still hanging on the tree. I know I’m not going to make them happen today, or even tomorrow. It’s a week later now, and I’m no closer, hanging onto the laziness of the holiday as if it’s my...
by Prasanta | Nov 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Life is curious. You don’t know where you’ll end up, or what you’ll be doing. There are so many things beyond my understanding and beyond explanation. Relationships, at least one or another, is always is trouble, or in need of minor or major repair....
by Prasanta | Aug 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
How can feeling inadequate be a blessing? Feeling inadequate reminds us that we are, in fact, incapable to live life on our own, and to trust God in everything. We aren’t created to be in charge; God is the one in charge. We aren’t created to hold the...
by Prasanta | Jun 10, 2013 | Bear One Another's Burdens, Friend, Friendship, Jesus, Unconditional Love
They are the ones. You know them. The ones who stand by you, stand with you. They tell you when not to give up, and when it’s time give it all up. They are the ones who love you, no matter what, and through all kinds of matters.The ir gift is that unconditional...
by Prasanta | Mar 25, 2013 | Beauty, Change, Jesus, Love, Thankfulness, the cross, Transformation
“What Will a Life Magnify?” As he walked to calvary, as people spat and spurned, did Jesus continue to give thanks to God the father? When he was so greatly burdened, bowed down with the heavy load, bruised, agonizing, and all he could see were the dusty...
