Thursday: September 3, 2020 1 Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. "Deception is an act or statement which misleads, hides the truth, or promotes a belief, concept, or idea that is not... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU READY?
Wednesday: September 2, 2020 1 Corinthians 3:2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, There is a body of evidence to support the proposition that new born babies should be breastfed for the first six months from birth. The... Continue Reading →
UNEXPECTED NEWS
Tuesday: September 1, 2020 It has taken a couple of days to pen this, but anyone with access to the Internet has perhaps heard the news headlines "Chadwick Boseman is gone". Now, there are many reactions to different messages: 'no surprise if it was expected, indifference or total disbelief' and this news, certainly belonged to... Continue Reading →
BOLDNESS ARRIVED
Monday: 31st August, 2020 Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 1 corinthians 2:3-4 I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. When we think about Saint Paul, we are immediately reminded... Continue Reading →
ONE GOOD INTENTION
Sunday: August 30, 2020 Reference: Matthew 16:21-27 Matthew 16:22-23 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God,... Continue Reading →
ONE WORD ON YOUR BEHALF
Saturday: August 29, 2020 Reference: Mark 6:17-29 Today's Gospel always thrusts multiple characters into the spotlight: we could begin with Herod- the King who just because he got excited, made an oath without paying attention to the aftermath. Or Herodias, who held a grudge for so long that it had to take the head of... Continue Reading →
LOOK AROUND FIRST
Friday: 28th August, 2020 There are basic checks before a car drives off the very first time: adjusting seats, checking lights and mirrors. This is because driving is largely predictive and borderline probabilistic, therefore, every individual sitting behind the wheels of car needs to be on high alert all the time because things can change... Continue Reading →
BE SWIFT TO RESPOND
Thursday: August 27, 2020 Matthew 24:43 Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. There are reasons why things such as "warning signs or sounds exist". Thus, whenever fire alarms, road signs or the emergency alarms in hospitals... Continue Reading →
ARE WE ANY DIFFERENT?
Wednesday: 26th August, 2020 Reference text: Matthew 23:27-32 Matthew 23:27 How terrible for you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees! You hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look fine on the outside but are full of bones and decaying corpses on the inside. While younger, the mention of a cemetery sent chills down my... Continue Reading →