(A reflection from a fictional anonymous disciple in Jesus' time based on Luke 24:36-49) “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Lk 24:38 How can I not be so frightened? How can I not have those doubts arise in my heart? Few days ago you were arrested. We watched perplexed, … Continue reading Why are your heart so frightened?
The Secret
A dear relative and a brother who has been reading Paolo Coelho recently sent me this quote on WhatsApp from his book "Eleven Minutes": "That's how it always happened in films: at the last moment, when the woman is just about to board the plane, the man races up to her, puts his arms around … Continue reading The Secret
What if it doesn’t feel like home?
Recently my younger sister who was born in Australia visited Lebanon for the first time with dad and her best friend. My wife and I had the pleasure of being their tour guide. Having been born in Lebanon and coming here at a relatively older age, it was hard not to see my wife trying … Continue reading What if it doesn’t feel like home?