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10 May

Why it is okay to say “I Do Not Know”

Naks0 CommentsLife, Living, Pockets of Wisdom

A little advice for those who don't have it quite figured out. “It’s okay to not know everything. Curiosity is a beautiful thing.”_ M.H.N Life is not a solved puzzle. You don’t reach a certain age, a certain social status, a certain position in your career, and suddenly have all the answers. There isn’t a secret potion, a lucky token, or even a prayer that will change the course of your life with a snap of your fingers. But you can find comfort in this: You’re not alone. No one has all the answers. No one knows what he or…

08 May

When Mothers Day Looks Different…

Naks11 CommentsLife, Living

Moms are special. On this day, we pause to think about one of the great gifts we have received from God, our moms. This is the person who brought us into the world. But for many, Mother’s Day no longer means the same thing it once did. Feelings of gratitude have turned to grief. Celebration is replaced with isolation. For those who’ve lost a mother, today is difficult. We see you. We stand with you. If you have a friend who has suffered the loss of their own beloved mom, don’t forget about them today. A simple text saying, “I’m…

28 Apr

Everything changes, But God Never Will.

Naks0 CommentsLife, Pockets of Wisdom

Everything changes, But God Never Will. We can change our minds, and God will remain the same. In Scripture, God is often compared to a rock or a fortress — a stunning mental image of steadiness, surety, and constancy. Psalm 71:3 says, “Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.” Or Psalm 94:22, “But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.” Or again in Psalm 62:2, “He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be…

06 Nov

Stumbling into Grace: a deep dive into what grace is…

Naks2 CommentsPockets of Peace

I was listening to a podcast the other day and the host and his guest were discussing life generally. It was the same conversation we hear repeatedly on other podcasts about life and choices and mindsets. My mind started to drift a little and just as I was about to switch it off, the conversation took a turn, and they started to discuss a topic that few people rarely ever get right... Grace. And guys, I was blown away. Because the delicate way in which the guest explained 'grace' was the absolute truth. It was covered in such depth and…

05 Nov

This Thing That I Do…

Naks2 CommentsLife, Pockets of Wisdom

This post was originally written last year. . There's this thing I started doing last year. I know I should have some fancy name for it but I do not. But at the end of everyday, I ask myself four questions that help me reflect on how I've lived. Anyone that knows me and knows about the huge medical scare I had a year ago knows that I do not take any day for granted, not anymore. So I ask myself these four questions : Did I laugh Because nothing beats a good laugh. What this question basically means is…

25 Oct

Lessons From Absolute Strangers: Part 1

Naks2 CommentsLife, Pockets of Wisdom

The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself _ JoyBell C. This post was originally written in 2018. But the lessons here are just as important today as they were then. Enjoy... In October last year, I made a promise to myself;…

15 Oct

A Message of Hope.

Naks0 CommentsLife, Pockets of Peace

I was listening to a sermon today about Hope. Hope. I think 2020 has thrown us some very huge curveballs. The year looks nothing like many of us had imagined it to look like in January. It’s crazy to think that it’s just a few days away to the end of the year. We are in that time of reflection; that’s what the last month of the year usually is, a time of reflection. We look through the months we’ve lived so far and we reflect on our achievements, we mark a checklist of resolutions and pat ourselves on the…

10 Oct

Adversity Advances Us: by the gifted Ronny Ross.

Naks0 CommentsLife, Pockets of Wisdom

Adversity advances us. It’s a profound statement but hard to comprehend in the moment of adversity. It’s true though, but only if we choose to learn from it. At the moment washing hands seems to be the simplest solution to our biggest problem. Just like the rudder controls the ship, the biggest problems sometimes have the simplest solutions. I won’t dwell on the pain we’re facing at the moment for it’s plain to see. From the land that draws people from far and wide to admire the history, the art, to get a glimpse into the great mind that was…

17 Sep

Small Realisations: Loss.

Naks2 CommentsLife, Mental wellness

I have realized a couple of things: It's so easy to lean into anger and use that to drown out every other emotion, including pain. But what is the point? Few things in life have the ability to open your eyes to the reality of life as grief does. Loss changes things. It changes you. It changes your friendships; people you thought would hang beside you in anything turn dismissive, unable to hold their gaze on your pain. People you thought would have no capacity for stillness turn out to be consistent witnesses. You never know who will come through…

17 Sep

My Favorite Quotes on Grace.

Naks0 CommentsPockets of Peace

Grace. Unmerited favor from God. I love to collect quotes from wise people. Below are some of my favorite quotes about Grace. Courage is grace under pressure. Ernest Hemingway Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colors. ― Wm. Paul Young The law condemns the best of us; but grace saves the worst of us. ―Joseph Prince I do not at all understand the mystery of grace - only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us. ―Anne…

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