Reflections
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Just Carrying On is Enough
There are times when life feels a bit like being stuck in heavy traffic. There is no obvious way to move forward. At these times we have to keep our trust in God and be satisfied with simply carrying on. It’s an oddity of human experience that our frame of mind can be totally consuming.… Continue reading
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Be, and it is.
All of creation is a manifestation of the Almighty Sovereign Will. You are entirely under the control of God. If you pray to God, there is no doubt He hears, because really He is praying through you to Himself. Still, why not pray? Be a participant in the unfolding of the Universal story. Pray bold prayers.… Continue reading
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It is Right to Live in Fear
The Qur’an is the Word of God, a divine revelation sent down to offer guidance to all people. In the Scripture, God emphasises His power over all things and His freedom to do whatever He will. We are all under God’s control. If God chooses to make someone suffer, no one can stop Him. And… Continue reading
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The Most Precious Thing in the Universe
As I sit in my living room enjoying a peaceful early evening, I’m so thankful to God. It’s raining, and rain is so precious. While I was on a hospital ward recently after injuring my throat, I was instructed to consume only two teaspoons of water every hour to minimise the risk of choking while… Continue reading
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Still Breathing, Still Thinking
It’s been a few days since I was discharged from hospital and I would like to share a few reflective thoughts. In case you missed my recent personal update and aren’t aware, about a month ago I self-harmed and spent over a week in intensive care before being moved to a specialist ward where I… Continue reading
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Four Truths About God
1. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom God takes us all on a journey. Some people find meaning in their careers and in the temptations of money and family, other people are awakened to the reality of God and live their lives in devotion to Him. Those who find God, and live… Continue reading
About STEVEN
Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
