Thursday: May 21, 2020 Acts 18:2-3 There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had been expelled from Italy as a result of Claudius Caesar’s order to deport all Jews from Rome. Paul lived and worked with them, for they... Continue Reading →

Wednesday: May 20, 2020 Reference: John 16:12-15 John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. When someone tells us that they have many things to say to us but we cannot bear them now, it primarily appears to communicate one piece of information: 'I don't see... Continue Reading →

Tuesday: May 19, 2020 Reference: Acts 16:22-34 Acts 16:27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. Just like how the human body responds to a new infection or... Continue Reading →

Monday: May 19, 2020 Acts 11:16 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, so that she attended unto the things which were spoken by Paul. I am an advocate for process because I know it's importance in... Continue Reading →

Sunday: May 17, 2020 Reference Acts 16:1-10 Acts 16:2, 3a The believers who were at Lystra and Iconium gave a good testimony about Timothy, so Paul wanted him to join them on their journey. With many job applications, at least one referee is sought. Whether as a character or an academic reference, another person is... Continue Reading →

Friday: May 15, 2020 Acts 15:24 Because we have heard that some without our authorization went out from us and troubled you with their words and unsettled your hearts, In our current day, the ease with which information spreads is second to none. Therefore, it is very easy to get hooked unto any kind of... Continue Reading →

Thursday: May 14, 2020 We are affected by the systems of the world, but the strength to go through is not of the world. While it may appear that human institutions and establishments determine how high we rise or how firmly we are established, our journey through life is impacted by more than systemic influences.... Continue Reading →

Wednesday: May 13, 2020 Reference: John 15:1-8 John 15:2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. I came across two new words as I read about today's text 'viticulture' and 'silvology'. The first is... Continue Reading →