A daily walk in faith, hope and love
I had an interesting encounter when I went shopping today. A young child, maybe three years, shopping alongside their mother; walked up to me with a bottle of water and asked me to open it for them. She was not hindered by her mother's presence or seeking a strangers help. As I reflected, this thought... Continue Reading →
Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →
Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →
Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →
John 1:48a "How do you know me?” Nathaniel asked. At a glance, the question asked is one that evokes laughter. Think of it as though coming from a teenager asking their parent who has raised them from birth "how do you know me?" In the text today, it is being asked at an even higher... Continue Reading →
Why does the same statement meandifferent things to different people and elicit diverse reactions? It is because of the lens through which those words are received. A harmless statement can therefore be perceived as a danger depending on who hears it. This is why King David in Psalms 42:5a launched an inquisition when any emotion... Continue Reading →
Luke 9:9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. It became apparent reading the Gospel that the real reason Herod sought to see Jesus was simply to satisfy his curiosity. He had received information from various sources which appeared... Continue Reading →
Matthew 20:15 “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’ ” Whenever you question the actions of an individual who is wealthy materially, one of the classic responses you might get are the words the owner of the vineyard offered in response to... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Matthew 20:1-16 Before signing employment contracts, among the many things clarified and agreed upon is renumeration. That takes into account salaries, bonuses, dividends, and all manner of support or allowances. It is thus unusual for an individual to sign an employment contract and leave their employer to dictate the terms of their renumeration,... Continue Reading →
