The oppressive sun beat on the backs of the young children. Three months had passed since their arrival on the cotton farm; kidnapped from their homes by ruthless and merciless slave masters looking for free labour, they had given up hope of ever seeing their families again. Each day dragged on to the next asContinue reading “The Desert Sings”
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When Evil Wins
We all know what injustice feels like. We know what it feels like to be taken advantage of or cheated. It is not a good feeling; it is horrible to watch someone charge you more than they should or do a half job when you pay them for a service. The feeling of injustice isContinue reading “When Evil Wins”
To the Depressed Heart
Depression is real. Many times, it may be disguised behind a friendly smile or a bubbly personality, and takes you by surprise when it randomly comes up in a passing conversation. The more people I get to know, the more I realise how many Christians really struggle with depression. The more I see it andContinue reading “To the Depressed Heart”
Light Burden, Heavy Reward
When I was small, I really enjoyed “helping” my dad while he worked. I remember one day, when I was about eight years old, my dad was moving bricks from one building site to another. While he carried a big pile in his hands, I followed right behind, staggering under the weight of my ownContinue reading “Light Burden, Heavy Reward”
To The Heart 