Monday: 16th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 10:34-11:1 Matthew 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. As I read the concluding part of today's Gospel, a myriad of questions flooded my mind: Why is... Continue Reading →

Sunday, 15th July, 2018 Reference text : Mark 6:7-13 Mark 6:7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; The answer to the question: 'If 1 person can drink 5 bottles of water in an hour, how many can... Continue Reading →

Saturday: 14th July, 2018 Reference text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah 6:2 Above it stood the Seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. In meeting royalty, there are a number of 'don'ts', including not reaching ones hand out for... Continue Reading →

Friday: 13th July, 2018 Reference: Matthew 10:16-23 Matthew 10:23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. In your opinion, which of these make a better boxer- the... Continue Reading →

Thursday: 12th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 10:7-15 Matthew 10:10 Take no scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. While in secondary school, prior to returning to boarding school each term, I had a long list of items I needed to buy:... Continue Reading →

Wednesday: 11th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 10:1-7 Matthew 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: The call of the twelve is mentioned in today's Gospel text. However, preceding this list was the act... Continue Reading →

Tuesday: 10th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 9:32-38 Matthew 9:34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. Have you ever met that person whose every response to the good things one does are: 'Even I could do that', 'no chance that was done by you, trust me, you... Continue Reading →

Monday: 9th July, 2018 Reference text: Matthew 9:18-29 Matthew 9:18 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. A statement which many use to encourage others is asking... Continue Reading →

Sunday: 8th July, 2018 Reference text: Mark 6:1-6 Mark 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. It doesn't take a lot of effort to be prejudiced in... Continue Reading →