A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Reference text: Matthew 8:28-34 Some reactions to situations are automated - the knee jerk, the hand pulling back automatically from a hot surface or the eyelids closing at imminent danger. Others are however selected responses - answering a question, responding to a physical threat or to specific information. In real terms, every one gets to... Continue Reading →
A fight refers to a physical, verbal, or conceptual struggle, conflict, or contest. We can read through the Pauline epistles and not once do we hear of the use of his fists. But don't be deceived, this does not mean he did not fight. In today's text, he summarizes his battles in three statements: "I have... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Matthew 8:5-17 The size of your results is directly proportional to size of what your mind can capture. This is shaped by a myriad of things including your understanding of who God is, who you are, and a world view that is complaint with the word of God. This conversation between Jesus and... Continue Reading →
When you stand in a boxing ring, you are not allowed to 'hit below the belt'. That is to say not everything is a target. When an enemy makes a decision to attack, that attack cannot be on everything at the same time. One has to understand what carries the most weight or what keeps... Continue Reading →
The word coming to mind as the anchor for today's text of reference is "awe'. The Webster dictionary in exploring this word defines awe as " a complex emotion characterized by a deep blend of overwhelming wonder, respect, and sometimes fear. It is typically triggered by encountering something vast, powerful, or sublime" So today, just... Continue Reading →
Matthew 7:5 You hypocrite! First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will be able to see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. A speck or a smudge on a big background can be hard to see. In many instances, one has to really go looking to... Continue Reading →
Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. There are some coming of age events that lie at... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6:21 for where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centers] will be also Our priorities go a long way to reveal our true values. When Jesus said "You cannot serve both God and mammon", that was the underlying revelation. There is truly nothing like 'perfectly... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6:1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. There is a very specific sequence of activities here aiming to achieve a particular outcome: 'practicing your righteousness with the intention of getting noticed by men.' The reason is... Continue Reading →
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