A daily walk in faith, hope and love
You can build your life on two platforms: hearsay or the alternative, personal and experiential conviction. The former will ensure that you thrive, but only to an extent because you hang solely on the story and testimonies of others. In fact, that is meant to be an entry point because hearing is intended to inspire... Continue Reading →
References: Mark 8:22-26, Genesis 8 In today's Gospel, Jesus asked the blind man after touching his eyes "Do you see anything?" His response was "I see people, but they look like trees, walking.(Mark 8:24)" This was because at the time, his sight had only been partially restored. So if things were left as they were,... Continue Reading →
In many sports, regardless of the level of regonition, celebration and acceptance come as a product of consistent results. Those athletes currently contributing to the success story at any one time receive the most plaudits. It becomes a question of knowledge and competency, the urge 'to do well'. Ecclesiastes 9:10a gives a charge:' Whatever you... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. 'Trust' as a legal term refers to an entity that manages assets for the benefit of another person called the beneficiary. Often the beneficiaries are entirely dependent on the decisions the Trust makes. Think of it as a near... Continue Reading →
Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” What the serpent did in this encounter was why scripture used the word 'crafty' in describing it.... Continue Reading →
A number of questions came to mind as I read this chapter in the book of Daniel, and I invite you to ponder on those same questions: 1. Are there systems in place to accomodate the gaps in your knowledge? Regarding those things you don't know, are there men around you who do, or systems... Continue Reading →
Genesis 1:4 God saw that the light was good (pleasing, useful) and He affirmed and sustained it; and God separated the light [distinguishing it] from the darkness. If there is one character we see about God through scripture, it is his preference for 'separation'; where separation relates to clear distinction and boundaries without overlaps. Thus,... Continue Reading →
Genesis 1:4 God saw that the light was good (pleasing, useful) and He affirmed and sustained it; and God separated the light [distinguishing it] from the darkness. If there is one character we see about God through scripture, it is his preference for 'separation'; where separation relates to clear distinction and boundaries without overlaps. Thus,... 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 →
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