57/365 THE TEST OF MEN The text for reflection today is in itself a message loaded with deep meaning and draws our attention to the hearts and minds of men. It is an invitation to realise that we ought to look beyond the exterior and at what is inside. Take a bit of time to... Continue Reading →
THE THINGS WE FORGET
45/365 THE THINGS WE FORGET Mark 8:14 Now the disciples had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. Sometimes we forget; The things that matter,The actions that matter,The answers that matter,The memories that matter,The words that matter andThe choices that matter. Sometimes we forget: The decisions we... Continue Reading →
FINDING HEALING- MOVING ON
44/365 FINDING HEALING- MOVING ON Today, I share a reflection on some thoughts from my current reading: 'Hurting people hurt others' This may be consciously or even unconsciously but it is very easy to project feelings, experiences and expectations of the past unto current situations. As much as those events have contributed to shaping our... Continue Reading →
SETTING GOD ASIDE
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 →
SQUARE PEGS IN ROUND HOLES
42/365 SQUARE PEGS IN ROUND HOLES The very thing that caused God to rip the kingdom from Solomon was what Rehoboam was now doing. He even took next steps to show how serious he was. First, He enthroned a golden calf in Bethel, the same location Jacob encountered God and had his name changed. 'He... 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 →
WHERE YOU BELONG
33/365 WHERE YOU BELONG We read the story of the prophetess Anna today and what stood out to me were the words 'She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying (Luke 2:37b) That to many, might seem like a very boring life, but that was where she had found her... Continue Reading →
LOVE IS NOT A WALK IN THE PARK
30/365 LOVE IS NOT A WALK IN THE PARK 1 Corinthians 13:4-8Love is kind and patient,never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude.Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered.It doesn’t keep a record of wrongs that others do.Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil.Love is always supportive,loyal, hopeful, and trusting.Love never fails! It is easy for... Continue Reading →
GAPS FOR A REASON
27/365 GAPS FOR A REASON Sometimes, we pride ourselves with what we have and what we have earned, the fruits which we have gained with our hard work. So we pat ourselves on the shoulder and beam with pride. But David's words today direct us into a state of internal reflection, a pause that causes... Continue Reading →