WHAT DO YOU LACK?

Reference text: Matthew 19:16-22Jesus encounters a rather determined young man in today's Gospel, one who was interested in things that matter hence his question 'good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?' After Jesus responds with a list of the commandments, the young man responds 'these I have kept since my youth'. Yet,... Continue Reading →

EXALTING GIFTS ABOVE ITS GIVER

Reference text: Ezekiel 16:1-15 We read a very interesting text today, one that provides a rather vivid and detailed account of God's efforts in the nurturing of a vessel or a nation. We see an array of decisions that ultimately results in the first verse of interest: "You became famous among the nations for your... Continue Reading →

FIND YOUR AUDIENCE

Reference text: Luke 1 The text capturing the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth always springs up new facets, two of these are explored in the discourse today: 1. Luke 1:24,26 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months,... And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God... Continue Reading →

THAT IS WHY WE ARE MEN, NOT GOD!

Jesus today poses a question to his disciples which we have heard multiple times and it began with the words "what do you think?" This means that you are allowed to have an opinion on the matter at hand. The question that followed was this:  " If a man has a hundred sheep, and one... Continue Reading →

ARISE AND EAT

Some modern military aircraft have the potential to refuel mid-air. However, for many others, the amount of fuel taken considers the entire flight time. Therefore, whatever fuel is on board has to be sufficient. The last thing any one would expect mid air is to run out of fuel - the consequences are obvious. Turning... Continue Reading →

GROWING THROUGH DISCOMFORT

Between 'death' and delight, no one will opt for the former. Today's text however reads: 'John 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it dies, it brings forth much fruit.' Hence, there are times when the start of life... Continue Reading →

HAVE YOU BUILT YOUR CONVICTIONS?

Reference text: Matthew 16:23-33 Jesus' first question today 'who do men say that I am' wouldn't have caught caught His disciples by surprise. He knew they were hearing all the discussions going on as they travelled with Him, and they were aware of the views people held of Him. So they spewed answers rather quickly:... Continue Reading →

DON’T BECOME A PRAYER PROJECT

The Canaanite woman about whom we read today presents an example of dogged forward advance to obtain results. Like Bartimaeus, she took advantage of the office of Christ as 'son of David' to receive help. Interestingly, the scene in the text that caught my attention beyond her interactions with Jesus, were the words the disciples... Continue Reading →

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