A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. We take another dive into the Gospel of Luke today and cast our... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Ezra 6:7-20 One way to gain marks for questions in a Maths exams is to show the method that led to the answer, a concept known simply as "show working". Sometimes, it takes seeing how a process unfolds to actually appreciate it's meaning and today, the verse which came to mind after reading... Continue Reading →
Luke 8:16 Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. For everytime I have read this text, my attention appears to lean towards questions that seek to... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 16:1-13 The premise underlying the actions of the steward who was at the centre of today's parable was his concern about life after losing his job. The verse of interest is thus Luke 16:3 "And the steward said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the stewardship away... Continue Reading →
Luke 8:5a "A sower went out to sow his seed..." There is no simpler way to say these words but with a bit more emphasis, "the sower takes his viable seed in hand and steps unto the field to plant them". The reason is this "there is seed for eating, and seed for sowing". Until... Continue Reading →
Reference text: 1 Timothy 7:2-12 In reading today's text, St Paul says in 1 Timothy 6:7 " For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." This was a re-echo of the words in Psalm 49:17. Together, these words provoke a consideration of the very essence of life,... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 7:36-50 Do a bit of visualization with me today as you read along. As best as you can, picture the scene in this story: Jesus is startled while he sits at table. What is that? Or rather, who is that? He looks down to see a trembling woman. One who had crept... Continue Reading →
Music or sounds in particular have a way of making entry into your subconscious often without your permission. Stay long enough in any space with a particular sound on repeat and you are likely to find yourself hming away at a song you may not have listened to intentionally. Sometimes, you are baffled about the... Continue Reading →
Reference text: 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Today's letter to Timothy presents the criteria Bishops had to meet to qualify for office, and this was a tall list encompassing maturity in both character and stature. However, the statement that is the core of our discourse is found in 1 Timothy 3:5 ' For if someone does not... Continue Reading →
