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Friday, 18 September 2009
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This and That
There's something that seems right about that. Yes. Sin.
There's something that seems wrong about this. Yes. Obedience.
Thursday, 18 June 2009
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Lead from the front. Until the very end.
I just saw, what i would guess to be, at least a seventy-something couple dance! Unusual, considering i come from a land where a twenty-something couple would hesitate, bound by either extremes of social pressure or the status of being cool. That however is not something that concerns me much, at least at this point.
Coming back, i saw this lovely lady being lead by this equally amazing man. Feet brilliantly coordinated they danced hand-in-hand. He lead her to the floor, through the dance, and off it too.
Which brings me to the point that this is precisely as god designed it. For the man to lead and for the lady to be lead. Not to give either a dominant position but to describe roles and support systems. And to establish and reinstate that either is incomplete withou the other.
I believe there isn't a dearth of women who wish to be lead. Sadly though, seldom do men lead. -
Lead from the front. Until the very end.
I just saw, what i would guess to be, at least a seventy-something couple dance! Unusual, considering i come from a land where a twenty-something couple would hesitate, bound by either extremes of social pressure or the status of being cool. That however is not something that concerns me much, at least at this point.
Coming back, i saw this lovely lady being lead by this equally amazing man. Feet brilliantly coordinated they danced hand-in-hand. He lead her to the floor, through the dance, and off it too.
Which brings me to the point that this is precisely as god designed it. For the man to lead and for the lady to be lead. Not to give either a dominant position but to describe roles and support systems. And to establish and reinstate that either is incomplete withou the other.
I believe there isn't a dearth of women who wish to be lead. Sadly though, seldom do men lead.
Monday, 25 May 2009
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Top-down approach. Or is it down-top approach?
Overwhelming victory, this. Tremendous resolve, resilience, guts and finally glory. The Deccan Chargers have given us our very own modern-day, living adaptation of ‘Bruce and the spider’. Or shall we say simply, ‘Masiha and the New Frontiers cricket trophy?’
Wonder if they drew inspiration from us? Or better still, we’re certain they drew inspiration from us. Wonder how they got to know of our warrior-like determination? On last count there were no New Frontier members in the DC…how then? How? Did they get to know of our tales? Of how we were crushed in the 2008 edition in the very first round. And how we emerged victorious exactly 365 and one-fourth days later. We must confess that their version on a bigger stage of a similar come-back does deserve a round of applause. Much like Masiha, bottom of the table one year and ruling it the second.
All credit aside, we are humbled by this tribute to the Masiha spirit given to us by the Deccan Chargers. All others, there is a lesson to learn. And an example to follow.
This post is written in complete humour. The author’s view in no way reflect those of the church. Any offense caused is purely intentional.
Thursday, 14 May 2009
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A four-letter word called love
John 15:17 - This is my command: Love each other
Simple ain’t it? “Not really,” you may say. I say yes, not really.
It is important to ask ourselves what constitutes this ‘loving one another’. People familiar with some of the most popular bible verses will easily point to 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 giving a clear and mostly exhaustive definition of the real four-letter word. Quite exhaustive, yes. But here’s one point that stood out to me like never before.
Amongst the many adjectives that describe love in this passage, there is one that really jumps out and almost strikes you in the head. It’s found in verse 5 of 1 Corinthians 13 – Love is not self-seeking. There is an ocean of wisdom in this one and every drop of the ocean signifies what most of us often fall short of. The most common one being prayer. How often have we really prayed for one another with this 4-letter word in the back of our mind? Versus, how often have we prayed for someone because it is a very ‘Christian’ thing to do? Or better still, how often have we prayed for someone at all?
Flashback. Jesus, the biggest and best example of love, on the cross, almost about to breathe his last. What could he have said? Please subdue the pain. Please perform a miracle. Now. Please get this done with immediately. What did he say instead? Please forgive them for they know not what they do. Is this a demonstration of non-self-seeking love?
Praying for someone indeed is a very ‘Christian’ thing to do, but not out of compulsion (not a very ‘Christian’ thing), but out of love - perhaps THE most important ‘Christian’ thing.
ManishTilwani
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- Name: Manish
- Birthday: 10/5/1981
- Gender: Male
- Member Since: 7/30/2008
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