Mark 3:25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. In terms of a mathematical conversion or equivalency, 'cannot' is comparable to a probability of nearly zero'. In plain terms, "nearly no chance of an event occurring". Thus, if we rephrase Jesus' words in today's Gospel mathematically, He says "any kingdom divided... Continue Reading →
GOD IS THE MASTER OF REPURPOSING
Reference text: Acts 22:3-16 Paul was a busy man. In his description of his dealings from the text today, He had received appointment letters from the high priests and elders to round up all who believed in 'the way'. He was indeed zealous about this task and was enroute to execute it when he had... Continue Reading →
RESULTS ARE LOUD
If there is one thing that characterised the ministry of Jesus, it was results. There was something to show for every step, every action, every prayer, and even moments of rest. Miracles, healings and many things served as appropriate evidences that He had passed by. Tales littered his path. Hence, we are really not surprised... Continue Reading →
THE PATIENCE DIMENSION OF FAITH
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen. (Heb 11:1). We could think of it as the energizer of what we perceive, giving us a sense of actual possession. Today however, we are invited to consider another dimension in addition to faith, and that is 'patience'. "And so after... Continue Reading →
LESSONS FROM THE WEDDING AT CANA
REFERENCE: John 2:2-11 Jesus was invited to the wedding (vs 2) - That in itself raised the question 'have you invited Jesus to your feast?' - to your life, your family, your business? Is Jesus in the boat with you? It is that presence that gives you a hotline to hil like Mary did or... Continue Reading →
A WALK THROUGH THE WILDERNESS
I have been following a documentary of the Exodus of Israel from Egypt to the promise land and it has been eye a learning experience. At the core of the story, one theme that makes it's way into the fray of conversation is "the wilderness Experience" and the question "Why would God lead an entire nation... Continue Reading →
WHAT THEY WANT VERSUS WHAT YOU’RE HERE TO DO
When a musician plans for a concert, there is consideration of how long their session is and an arrangement of songs that allows for elaborate expression of their artistery. Every now and again however, there are moments of unscripted interaction or request for songs that may be by popular request. While accomodating these are at... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES
1. BECOMING BEGINGS WITH FOLLOWING In my memory, Mark 1:17 is stored as"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men". But reading it again today, I think I will update that text to the version "Come after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men." The statement "make you to... Continue Reading →
GROUND SUPPORT
Visibility is often directly proportional to speed. In other words, the further ahead you can see, the faster you are likely to run. This is true when you're on the ground, but in the air, different rules apply. You might be forgiven for thinking a pilot has to reduce the speed of the aircraft in... Continue Reading →