Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

Paradise was lost long before our time, yet I cannot help but be fascinated with it. Sometimes I play the events over in my mind. This poem is part of that movie in my head. Paradise: beauty unimaginable. Flowers all colors all combinations deep green leaves dancing...
Our Greatest Weapon is Faith That Doesn’t Quit

Our Greatest Weapon is Faith That Doesn’t Quit

Thousands of people were pressing against Jesus while He was making His way to Jairus’ house to pray for his gravely sick daughter. They all wanted to get a glimpse of the Man who could heal the sick and do wonders. Perhaps they would hear Him say something important,...
I Could Have

I Could Have

I Could Have . . . I planted an oak twenty years ago Now it is grown to a full tree. I could have planted one thirty years ago Not just one but a dozen or more. Time waits for no one no matter who he is Do what could be done the time is now. KP Yohannan. “I Could Have...
When You Get Discouraged Remember the Big Picture

When You Get Discouraged Remember the Big Picture

Sometimes, when we get discouraged, the reason is that we have lost sight of the big picture. There is a story I know about a fish that lost sight of the big picture. A kingfisher swooped down and snatched a tiny fish out of the ocean. It flew over the shoreline, and...
Be Still and Know

Be Still and Know

A thousand voices screaming at me to meet their demands to move faster than I was able I became a restless soul. A thousand times I was tempted to throw up my hands to give up all hope to lay down and die. A thousand nights of silence engulfed my soul forced me to...
Dr. KP Yohannan