Reference text: Exodus 1:8-14, 22 Two concepts, among many, emerge from the text today1. Ignorance Exodus 1:8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. Because the new king had no idea of what had been, his decision making on what will be was affected. Our invitation thus is not... Continue Reading →
DEFINING BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of neighbourliness should not be seen simply in generalised terms. In the 'parable of the good Samaritan' as we know it, Jesus asks a question that sought to push boundaries a little: " Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”(Luke... Continue Reading →
MAINTAINING OUR IDENTITY
Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Sheep are an interesting group of animals. They have heightened sensory perception of sight and hearing, yet limited defensive potential. Their defence lies in their ability to flee, remain as a... Continue Reading →
BEYOND LOGIC
Genesis 45:5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life The story of Joseph and how he found himself in Egypt is a mystery. In fact, what seemed like a sale fueled by anger and greed, was actually the... Continue Reading →
TRANSACTION COMPLETED
Genesis Chapter 32 and 33 Whether Jacob anticipated the events described in today's text or not, it is fascinating that he sent everybody and everything across but he himself remained. He sent both his present and his future ahead, standing there only with his past, the name he bore as a supplanted. Then he encountered... Continue Reading →
TRANSACTION COMPLETED
Genesis Chapter 32 and 33 Whether Jacob anticipated the events described in today's text or not, it is fascinating that he sent everybody and everything across but he himself remained. He sent both his present and his future ahead, standing there only with his past, the name he bore as a supplanted. Then he encountered... Continue Reading →
TRANSACTION COMPLETED
Genesis Chapter 32 and 33 Whether Jacob anticipated the events described in today's text or not, it is fascinating that he sent everybody and everything across but he himself remained. He sent both his present and his future ahead, standing there only with his past, the name he bore as a supplanted. Then he encountered... Continue Reading →
RUNNING SOLO
Luke 10:1 After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come. There is something that happens to an individual outside of community, their bounderies may become lax and their thresholds for giving in or giving up... Continue Reading →
GUARD YOUR MOUTH
A key element to the success of successful companies is "secrecy" or what we can refer to as "tight control of information". Only those who need to know will get to know. In fact, ask about the things like the original recipes for Coca-Cola or KFC, and only a handful of people actually have that... Continue Reading →