Delicate Power
The phrase 'delicate power' might as well be an oxymoron. Humanity only knows of a certain kind of power; one that is closely associated with force, one that accomplishes a specific function and has the ability to override the hindering factors. The threatening nature...
Global Thinkers
One of my favorite things in life is listening to, reading about, meeting and talking with global thinkers. These are people who speak with fire in their eyes, whose passion saturates their words, and whose brains never stop working. They have a source of energy that...
Dying Romantics
Adam understood that his companion had transgressed the command of God, disregarded the only prohibition laid upon them as a test of their fidelity and love. There was a terrible struggle in his mind. He mourned that he had permitted Eve to wander from his side. But...
Something Different
Two weeks into 2011, I’m still in the spirit of reflection and preparation for the New Year. The year 2010 contained many tremendous blessings, specific lessons learned, with a lot of things to digest. Hence, I’m taking my time to go through them one by one. However,...
Too Late To Turn Back
“No Turning Back” was the seventh GYC conference that I’ve attended. I started attending in 2004 and never missed a GYC conference since then. However, as I’ve come to know the circle of friends who were intimately connected with the movement ever since it started,...
Top 10 GYC 2010 Moments
This post is dedicated to those who in one way or another shared these moments with me. 10. Presence of older generations There was a significant presence of older generation at this GYC, especially leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist church. I felt like I was seeing...
Sweet Sabbath
Thy coming brings sweetness to the air Clouds of peace overwhelm my soul And I am at rest I lay aside grievous burdens To bask in the glory of fellowship Heaven and earth in perfect communion And something magical happens inside me The thought of you departing...
Owning 25
A few days ago I turned 25. And, guess what? I was thrilled and excited about it. I had been looking forward to being 25 for a while, and if you’ve known me or read my previous post, being happy about a birthday is a big deal for me. I’ve come a long way from being...
How is it
How is it That we bask in comfort While others gasp for air At the edge of the cliff Between death and life How is it That we fuss over petty things While some hearts beat furiously Fleeing the rush of that Which the earth spews How is it That we nurse...