Have you ever wondered why there are so many "right hand" references in the Bible?In some cultures the right hand is the designated hand for showing respect, generosity or blessing. When a gift is given, it is given with the right hand. Likewise, the proper way to...

Truth is that which corresponds to reality. Truth exists whether I believe it does or not. It exists independent of my beliefs, even my beliefs about it. My beliefs do not make up truth. On the contrary, truth should shape, fire up and give life to my beliefs and...

One of my favorite Christmas memories is making kalkals with family at Christmastime Kalkals (for those of you who may ask) are a humble snack but they pack in so many wonderful memories for me. A simple dough mixture is rolled out into small, cylindrical, shapes....

I'm Inspired by 3 quotes as I write a piece on freedom (for a campaign on gender-equality) this morning... Why is gender-equality still an issue? "If there’s poison in a glass of water, no one says, ‘be careful, the middle of that water is poisoned..." – Jon Acuff...

Our Dad, Prakash Yesudian By Shini Yesudian Abraham  “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller The world knew Prakash Yesudian as a preacher, teacher, song-writer, author and...

"Above all else, guard your heart,    for everything you do flows from it." - Proverbs 4:23 Birthdays seem to come faster and more frequently as the years go by... Today I celebrate another one. As I think of how wonderful it is to celebrate new beginnings, a new...

Springtime stirs up hope and life in all our hearts - the promise of renewed strength, new beginnings, a fresh start, the promise of growth and much fruit to come; regardless of how long, cold and harsh the winter has been. On Springtime Working on detailed pages...

We're back after a short stint in the desert. We spent part of the time in Hopi - land of the three mesas, endless desert and skies. On the drive home, we drove through a flat desert landscape of sandy browns and limestone yellows. While I enjoyed the various shapes,...

freedom, © duco divina, shini abraham This freedom doodle was inspired by thoughts that emerged as I pondered over the intimate connection between courage and freedom. We all have access to revelation and insight - powerful truth about ourselves, revelation about...

a new Valentine's Day doodle: growing into love To be motivated by faith, rather than passion alone; To be purposeful and passionate, not windblown; To follow my heart, without leaving my head behind; To be gracious, forgiving, understanding and kind; To be real and...