A person close to my heart once remarked that I was, “a bad christian.” His words plunged me into a month of guilt and doubt. Why did he say that? Is that even a valid statement? I repented to God for any mistake I made, and rebuked the feelings of condemnation and started wondering, what …. Read More
Marsico hall The opening ceremony for the new building had just ended, and I wanted to explore its 6th floor for the fantastic view overlooking the campus. I quickly set up a gel (an acrylamide polymer that takes ~ an hour to trap large proteins for visualization) and walked across the street. As I went …. Read More
Everyday, before the sunBreaks through the skyI pick up my jarSo dusty, so dryCarry it outsideTo the three wellsOne full of peopleThe second so desolateThe third quite farToo far for me to care.I make my choiceAnd set out to the peopleWanting to draw energyFrom those around meTheir words seem distantTheir gazes go right through meAnd …. Read More
Must the sword devour forever?Must we seek peaceOnly by drawing blood?Must the enemy roam aroundUnrebuked and cause discordAnd disharmonyWhen the sweet melodies ofGod’s children sing thePraises of Jesus?It is time we woke upAnd answered this timelessQuestion from Abner.It is time we realizedThat no one wins a war,Any battle, that ragesFor man’s desiresAnd ignores the peace …. Read More
Lord you send people my wayMuch of whom I don’t respectMany of whom I don’t recallWho then shall I turn toWhen I fallI ask you, Jesus,Who then shall I turn from?For the fall is comingAnd my mind is stayedOn summer’s long daysThat are filled withGlorious sunshineAnd endless warmthLord you send people awayMuch of whom I …. Read More
If your confidenceIs in humanity,If your confidenceIs in money,If your confidenceIs in yourself,Then my friend,It is misplaced!Quick! Look for it!Where is it hiding?Is it under your pillow?Is it under your nose?Behold! Who is that knocking? 1Knocking on the door of your heart?Is it your confidence knocking?What a mystery! What a knock!It is ever-persistent, anEver-lasting pursuit, …. Read More
How small is our Godthat we rely on guns for protection?How small is our Godthat we hide in tanks for refuge?How small is our Godthat we attack with drones for defense?IF we have faith in JesusKing of ALL kings 1the Prince of Peace 2who has counselled 2 usTo walk with ourfeet shod in the gospel of PEACE, 4Should we …. Read More
I don’t know how I survived drinking that much rum in one sitting. 500 mLs of rum in a clear plastic bottle. The kind of plastic that is malleable to the point it becomes your stress buster as you run marathons or power through long hikes in the Shenandoahs.The kind of rum that was affordable …. Read More
