A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Reference text: Luke 6:27-38 The two greatest commands in scripture are summarised in two short phrases "love for God" and "love for neighbour". If you thought either of those are simple, then you really have not understood love; t's length, depth, breadth and width. It is the expanse of these dimensions that moved God to... Continue Reading →
Luke 5:4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. Through the Lens of Saint Luke's Gospel, we read about the first meeting between Jesus and Peter. From their discourse, it would make sense for Peter to have taken offense... Continue Reading →
Genesis 30:22 Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, I met someone I knew from about 8 years ago when I first joined my current parish. She remembered me from an event at church when I offered her the prize I won during a draw. Truth be told, while I... Continue Reading →
It is often asked which version of scripture is best to be read. Choice often depends on the reason for reading: whether for historical accuracy, ease of understanding, or even availability. But there are times when you just need to hear the words in simple terms, as a friend may speak to you. Today's Psalm... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 11:27-28 There is a stage in life when hearing alone is not sufficient, times when instruction without action becomes a waste of time. Therefore, in today's Gospel, Jesus responds to the woman's praise by saying 'those who indeed have to be envied are those who hear the word of God and keep... Continue Reading →
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 →
Psalm 19:7-8 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. If there is one thing men have worked... Continue Reading →
DAY 76/366 On the celebration of Palm Sunday which marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the one question arising is what would have been the motives of those who had Jesus killed? In fact, one wonders what could have gotten a man like Jesus killed. Besides the identification of human attributes like greed and jealousy,... Continue Reading →
DAY 64/366 Nearly every new product comes with a manual. The inclusion of this, often bulky document, isn't to provide an additional catalogue for one's reading list, instead, It serves as a valid reference point and boundary within which the product is to be used. That is the only windows of use the manufacturer's warrantee... Continue Reading →
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