Nira's Blog (4)

This is enemy number one to those who are away from their families, away from where they used to be, away from their comfort zones. And I am one of those who has to tackle this same enemy. When this enemy attacks, peace in the heart is definitely threatened. I will be here in Dubai for a year this April. During all these months, Homesickness never fails to disturb me. It throbs, it penetrates until it has me hurting and wanting to be back to my normal, familiar existence. Countless times I fee… Continue

Where is God when it hurts? I got this line from Philip Yancey’s book which must have been read by a lot of us. I also ask the same question every time I am confused, disturbed and hopeless. God convicted me when a sister told me that it’s not God Who is drifting away but me. I was inactive in the church for two months before and I have all the stupid reasons to say “No” to getting involved – and even the alibi that I am too busy to fit church in my busy schedule. As If I’m really busy at all. S… Continue

Love… When this word is mentioned, definitely everyone can relate to it. Whatever the definition of love we believe in or whatever experiences, feelings, status, age and situations we are in, we all get inspired when love is the topic. Heart’s day is coming and love songs are surely in the air. Chocolates, flowers, gifts and dates are everyone’s concern. People want to believe that they are in love again. Some reminisce their first date, first “hi”, first kiss and “first love”, never mind that… Continue

I don't wanna ask anyone how deep is their relationship with the Lord. Because our personal relationship with Him is between us and God only. Time will come that we will take account on Him and all things we did here on earth, hidden or exposed will be judged. They said that many Christians today go to church every Sunday service for fellowship, worship the Lord by singing, dancing or lifting hands but it became just a normal thing and been compared to what like the old Pharisees did. It never… Continue