Jesus the Christ: this is the Gospel
Christ is the visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in […]
Comparison in African Homes: Embracing Authenticity among Children
Some parents may think they may have done their best when all the children may have in their hearts are resentments from needless comparisons that produced engraved episodes of emotional abuse and shouts, punishments, petty complaints, lack of mercy and appreciation of efforts.
The Mystery of Comparison II
In the last post, I emphatically stated that when something is to lose its relevance, gain momentum, gain ground, or even shift suddenly; for us to perceive it is based on comparison. Without comparison, not only will our understanding be fragmented, but our perception will be null. What is that all about? Discernment. Discernment Discernment […]
The Mystery of Comparison
Comparison has been cast negatively, but rather than avoiding it, we must learn to harness it, since it underpins our learning and understanding through metaphors and scale. True measurement, however, lies in selecting the correct yardstick. God’s judgment incorporates this principle, assessing us individually against a personal and divine standard, not in comparison to others, and rewards us accordingly. This encourages us to measure ourselves by what God entrusts to us in each life season.
Anxiety
Imagine Tiara, sitting in her car before a big job interview, her palms sweaty and her heart racing with worry about whether she’ll impress the interviewers. Meanwhile, David paces back and forth in his living room, anxious about an upcoming presentation at work, his mind buzzing with thoughts of what could go wrong. Across town, […]