43/365 SETTING GOD ASIDE Today, the text is in itself a message that reveals God's heart to us, in a manner so refreshing that one only needs a paced personal reflection to realise what the word is saying to their hearts. So take your time as you read today's text from Jeremiah 17:5-8 (MSG) Cursed... Continue Reading →
IN PRIVATE OR IN PUBLIC?
41/365 IN PRIVATE OR IN PUBLIC? Luke 7:33a Jesus took him away from the crowd to be alone with him. Praise, honour, rebuke, and correction can all be addressed to individuals in two settings: in private or in public. Regardless however of the domain within which they are administered, they have an impact on it's... Continue Reading →
THE RACE HAS AN END
41/365 THE RACE HAS AN END In many cultures of the world, old age is associated with wisdom. Hence, there is almost an automated reverence accorded men and women advanced in age for by virtue of their lived experiences, they can serve as a good fountain of knowledge. It however does seem that such an... Continue Reading →
A ONE-ON-ONE ENCOUNTER
40/365 A ONE-ON-ONE ENCOUNTER 1 Kings 10:7 However I did not believe the words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame of which I heard. After a one-on-one with Solomon, we read that 'The Queen of Sheba was... Continue Reading →
A PRICE TO PAY
36/365 A PRICE TO PAY It's easy to see king Solomon as 'that guy who got lucky with God'. Lucky enough to be visited in a dream and given the opportunity to ask for whatever he wanted. And to crown it all, even those things he did not ask for, were given to him -... Continue Reading →
THINGS OUTSIDE YOUR CONTROL
35/365 THINGS OUTSIDE YOUR CONTROL The greater control we have, the more stable we tend to become. When we know how A and B work together, how they interact with C and even how D can be accounted for, we feel confident and sure.But that is really not how 'life' plays out, the rules are... Continue Reading →
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
34/365 GUARANTEED SUCCESS The world of man runs on probability and chances. So when anyone tells you 'I can show you a way that works 100%, that's still probabilistic for it remains a game of numbers where odds can change. Simply put, nothing can be absolutely guaranteed. However, when we factor in the God equation,... Continue Reading →
EMOTIONS LIKE SPICES
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 →
THE ICE-CREAM VAN IN WINTER
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 →