DAY 29 Today, I just wanted to draw our attention to something we often take for granted. We can very easily become focused on two dimensions of our beings: spirit and soul that we neglect the body, which is the host of those two. For a myriad of reasons, the exterior which is visible, is... Continue Reading →
TRUSTING INVENTIONS BUT NOT THE CREATOR
DAY 27 Mark 4:27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. When any one sows seeds of any kind, outside of making the decision on th choice of seed to ensure it is likely to be viable and has the characteristics they... Continue Reading →
SOMETHING MORE THAN GOLD
DAY 13 Mark 2:4 When they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Jesus; and when they had dug out an opening, they let down the mat on which the paralyzed man was lying. Whenever you desire an answer to a question, you find out who has... Continue Reading →
TOUCH A LIFE
DAY 12 Leprosy was always one ailment that resulted in an alienation from the rest of society. So extreme that any leper had to find lodging outside the walls of the main camp. There would equally and literally be alarm bells to alert anyone that there was a leper in the vicinity. Therefore, the action... Continue Reading →
FEAR GOD AND DO RIGHT
DAY 9 Acts 10:34-35 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. Two requirements were necessary for men of every nation to be acceptable before God within the context of Him being no respect... Continue Reading →
A REASON FOR ABUNDANCE
DAY 8 Isaiah 60:5 Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come. You will very likely be delighted when your barns are full and the riches of nations are... Continue Reading →
PREPARE TO MEET FACES
DAY 7 I am a tenth of the way through my January reading. It is a book recommended by my brother titled "Quiet- the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking". As I read through the pages today, a statement got me doing a bit of thinking: "Prepare a face to meet... Continue Reading →
ROUND UP
365/365 According to the calendar days, today marks the end of the year in the part of the world I find myself. Others have already transitioned so as we countdown the hours for the year to turn the corner, it's time to do a bit of rounding up. This means some questions will have to... Continue Reading →
IN THE HANDS OF THE MAKER
356/365 1 Samuel 1:27-28 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord.” So they worshiped the Lord there. Whenever we pray for something, God... Continue Reading →