The Weight of Glory

I fell in love with C.S. Lewis’ book “Weight of Glory” because of a quote used by Eldridge from “Sacred Romance”. C.S. Lewis dissected what “weight of glory” encapsulated because it is something we tend to gloss over- what that phrase really means. Tonight, as I was doing my devotion, I reread where that phrase came from. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 says, “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” You have to stop, collaborate, and listen…I mean, “weight of glory”….who uses that? Who says that? What is that glory and how much does it truly weigh? And it’s eternal! Beyond comparison! Even when we think of the best thing in this life, with whatever emotion is driven out of us because of overwhelming beauty, whether through art, music, someone we love, an ideal, a book, an […]

April 9, 2016

Easter Thoughts

With the tragedy and senseless acts of hatred upon Brussels, and the barrage of coverage on the presidential debates, the thoughts of Holy Week seems buried amidst the fear and pain. But in moments of reflection, I return to the cross and remember Jesus who knew those emotions all too well, and continued on the path down the via dolorosa, to the hill of Golgotha. Yet, His holiness and His love, His obedience, and sacrifice made a way for us all to have eternal life. By His wounds we are healed. May I never think anything less of His love He gave on Calvary.

New Year 2018

What tremendous blessings and milestones in the Ababa family! We praise God for His grace in provision and favor. May our family continue to be a vessel for His glory.

We bought a new house! We praise God for giving us hope and peace as we had to simultaneously sell our previous home. It was a nail biting experience, but God’s provision and timing were perfect. Perze’s enjoying the gadgets and toys that come with owning a single family home like going green with solar panels + rechargeable electric equipment.

Elle is in her 1st year of school! She knows all her classmates’ names, is now reading, + 2 out of 5 days falls asleep on the bus ride home. She has recently been chosen to participate for a peer modeling group. One of her favorite hobbies is reading, + one of her favorite series is the "Little People, Big Dreams".

Emma is taking her 1st year of French, joined the chess club, is taking performance art, and is part of her school choir, 7/8th grade orchestra, + chamber ensemble. She is incredibly outgoing when it comes to auditioning, joining different musical ensembles, and has such a strong interest in performing. She helps her dad sing during his praise sets.

Changing schools for Zienne has been an positive experience, as she has found her social niche + is one of the top readers and math students of her class. Zi's hobbies include anything creative, making crafts, arts.