A daily walk in faith, hope and love
33/365 WHERE YOU BELONG We read the story of the prophetess Anna today and what stood out to me were the words 'She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying (Luke 2:37b) That to many, might seem like a very boring life, but that was where she had found her... Continue Reading →
32/365 EMOTIONS LIKE SPICES 2 Samuel 19:2 And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son. Regardless of how much emotions can appeal to the heart of men, it can become a challenge and depending on... Continue Reading →
31/365 THE ICE-CREAM VAN IN WINTER Ice cream is clearly a seasonal dessert, particularly in the summer, it becomes a hot cake. Thus without mincing words, it makes little sense for an ice cream van to be seen in winter. I was therefore pleasantly surprised to hear the sound of the ice-cream van in my... Continue Reading →
30/365 LOVE IS NOT A WALK IN THE PARK 1 Corinthians 13:4-8Love is kind and patient,never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude.Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered.It doesn’t keep a record of wrongs that others do.Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil.Love is always supportive,loyal, hopeful, and trusting.Love never fails! It is easy for... Continue Reading →
29/365 BEFORE YOU JUDGE... Today's reflection hangs on the back of this excerpt from Nathan's rubuke of David after the incident with Bathsheba and Urriah in 2 Samuel 12 . He tells David a parable about a rich man too stingy to take an animal out of his own herd to prepare for his visitor... Continue Reading →
28/365 Reference: 2 Samuel 12:1-13 IGNORING THE SEASON WILL COST YOU For context, kindly read the scripture reference above which details the story of the events surrounding David and Bathsheba, as well as the circumstances which culminated in the death of Urriah the Hittite; Bathsheba's husband. Since the spring season was a time for 'kings'... Continue Reading →
27/365 GAPS FOR A REASON Sometimes, we pride ourselves with what we have and what we have earned, the fruits which we have gained with our hard work. So we pat ourselves on the shoulder and beam with pride. But David's words today direct us into a state of internal reflection, a pause that causes... Continue Reading →
26/365 DO IT YOURSELF 2 Timothy 1:6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Paul tells Timothy I can only remind you to fan into flames the gifts you have received. In other words, I can do no more for... Continue Reading →
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