A daily walk in faith, hope and love
In maturing in the word of God, it becomes expedient to avoid isolating individual verses of scripture because of the potential for them to steer us off course. Interpretive and contextual variations may be necessary. In our text today, Jesus speaking to the Pharisees and scribes says these words: " Nothing outside a person can... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 1 The text capturing the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth always springs up new facets, two of these are explored in the discourse today: 1. Luke 1:24,26 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months,... And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God... Continue Reading →
The Canaanite woman about whom we read today presents an example of dogged forward advance to obtain results. Like Bartimaeus, she took advantage of the office of Christ as 'son of David' to receive help. Interestingly, the scene in the text that caught my attention beyond her interactions with Jesus, were the words the disciples... Continue Reading →
I sat in a graduation ceremony yesterday and like similar occasions, there are speeches given that draw on the many years of experience individuals have amassed. Often hidden in these speeches are wisdom nuggets. Regardless, they have to be considered in light of the Word of God. So here are some mini bites from the... Continue Reading →
Mark 6:11 And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” Rejection is often characterized under 'failures'- which is defined as being unsuccessful at achieving a set goal. Across many endeavors therefore, there is always a case... Continue Reading →
Reference tex: 2 Kings 24:8-17 Power is a very interesting phenomenon and in this context, power relates to having influence over systems, men or situations. One might think that with power will come a change in negative attitudes and values for more positive ones, however the truth is 'power only amplifies'. Whatever is in the... Continue Reading →
While it is expected that we are able to see the good in everyone, the truth is that many hide behind masks. Many wolves are hidden under sheep's clothing. Therefore, in order not to become prey, we are admonished to look for fruits present and nothing else. Fruits are the out showing of what is... Continue Reading →
Mark 10:34 They will mock him, spit on him, flog him with a whip, and kill him, but after three days he will rise again Sometimes, God does not reveal all the intricacies of our life's journey to us because knowing us, we would rather forfeit the glorious end if we became aware of all... Continue Reading →
Mark 10:17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? When a question is repeated, one of two things is true: either the hearer did not hear and understand the question... Continue Reading →
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