A daily walk in faith, hope and love
A look at the Gospel today reveals the names of some of the women who were involved in the ministry of Jesus. Of particular note and central to today's discussion is the mention of Joanna, whose husband was the manager of Herod's household (Luke 8:3). While that was significant proximity to a strong opposition to... Continue Reading →
Saint Paul in this letter circles back to the concept of grace, and its role in the lives of the church in Corinth. In 2nd Corinthians 6:1, he admonished this same church 'as coworkers with God, we urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain'. And the reason he could say those... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 7:1-10 Today's Gospel account took my mind to this verse in "Proverbs 22:1" A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be favoured is better than silver or gold". Hence, in terms of hierarchy, both a good name and favour rank above great riches. So that in itself, is a... Continue Reading →
It is interesting that despite the assurance that the Christian journey is not pain or suffering free, many expect it to be so. No stretching, no pruning, no discomfort; nothing other done a bed of thornless roses is expected. We seem to forget that we live our lives in the shadow of the cross, the... Continue Reading →
Our verse of interest today is 1 Corinthians 9:22: "To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some". I found it interesting that Paul became ALL things to ALL people, but the end goal was so... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 6:20-26 I know it's exciting to latch on to a word of prophecy or encouragement to drive our forward advance, but don't be deceived, not all outcomes will automatically take effect. Reading Saint Luke's account of the beatitudes might get you thinking that the tables are just going to turn when the... Continue Reading →
Luke 6:16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. Today's text describes the calling of the twelve Apostles, presenting us with a reminder of their names and Jesus' actions preceding this decision - His time in prayer with God. A question many often ask about this event is "if Jesus spent... Continue Reading →
Even though the Pharisees were waiting to pounce on Jesus' action in the temple to make a case against him, they found themselves in a moral dilemma when Jesus stood the man with a withered hand in the temple and asked a question that took them by surprise. He asked them: “I will ask you... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 4:14-15 I do not write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. The Pharisees in the day of Jesus did this quite... Continue Reading →
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