345/365 There are two words we come across in scripture a fair bit, particularly in the New Testament- Power and Authority. In many instances, they may appear interchangeable in their use but in context, they are linked concepts that portray specific dimensions when in execution. Thus, clarity in their distinction is helpful to our Christian... Continue Reading →
BE INTENTIONALLY JOYFUL
342/365 Today is Gaudete - rejoicing Sunday when translated. One of the hardest things however to do is remaining joyful. There appears to be too many things not going right in and with our lives to warrant any celebration. Yet, we are to be joyful, not happy. For while happiness is always situation dependent, joy... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES
343/365 I had some learning from an event this morning, and share those three lessons: Don't become too confident with what you have and what you know that you stop learning and growing. That is pride, because it raises you to the point where you think you have attained and have nothing more to gain.... Continue Reading →
A MISSED OPPORTUNITY
342/365 Whenever information is delivered using the past tenses, it often denotes a missed opportunity, a chance gone by to alter the outcome of events. In the writings of Isaiah read today, God addresses Israel using tenses of the past "If only you had paid attention to my commands...'(48:17a) There had to be have been... Continue Reading →
DON’T JUST MAKE DECISIONS
341/365 Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? The version of today's text that I read on my app begins with a preamble in square brackets before presenting God's call to Adam. It begins with the words [After Adam had eaten of tree]. While that was... Continue Reading →
GOD IS IN A CLASS OF HIS OWN
340/365 Everyone can claim they re top dog in their area until they change locations. There they encounter a stronger foe who pulls them off their high horse. In the world of men, this cycle is never ending because there is always a near certainty that there is another greater than you in some area.... Continue Reading →
NONE IS LEFT OUT
339/365 Matthew 18:11 What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? The parable of the hundred sheep is one that has often left me in two minds:... Continue Reading →
THE CROWD IS NOT YOUR ALLY
338/365 Luke 5:19 Because of the crowd, however, they could find no way to take him in. So they carried him up on the roof, made an opening in the tiles, and let him down on his bed into the middle of the group in front of Jesus A rather brusk information to start with... Continue Reading →
THE KIND OF KNOWLEDGE TO PURSUE
337/365 Creating good recipes for any food item takes time and often multiple repetitions to perfect. However, there is a shortcut to apply when one wants to create 'a recipe for disaster'. The only requirement is to simply put things that are incompatible in the same space and let time run its course. The text... Continue Reading →