Observations on life; particularly spiritual

Posts tagged “Habakkuk”

From lament to praise

Devastation of war in the Ukraine - January 2023The ODB reading today reminded me of warfare in the Ukraine, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Afghanistan. These wars commenced in 2014 (escalated in 2022), 1948, 2018, 1991, and 1978 respectively.

In about 605 BC the prophet Habakkuk wrote, (more…)

January 15, 2023 | Categories: Christian, Spiritual, Trials | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving in all circumstances

Typical Thanksgiving mealHalloween was last month, and tomorrow is Black Friday, but what is today? Thanksgiving Day! It’s one American thing that we have not adopted in Australia.

Drought. Bushfires. Floods. COVID 19 pandemic. Job losses. Lockdowns. Restrictions. Financial crises. It’s been a difficult year for us. In such situations people ask, “Where’s God in this?” The prophet Habakkuk also questioned God. (more…)

November 26, 2020 | Categories: Christian, Spiritual, Trials | Tags: , , , , | Leave a comment