A daily walk in faith, hope and love
It is often asked which version of scripture is best to be read. Choice often depends on the reason for reading: whether for historical accuracy, ease of understanding, or even availability. But there are times when you just need to hear the words in simple terms, as a friend may speak to you. Today's Psalm... Continue Reading →
DAY 308 Luke 14:10 But when you are invited, go and sit down [to eat] at the last place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; and then you will be honored in the presence of all who are at the table with you. It can be... Continue Reading →
DAY 247 Reference text: "Luke 4:16-30 As a preamble, here is a reminder:" Don't become too familiar with God as a father that you lose track of the fact that He is Holy, Almighty, Sovereign, and Judge. You might become lacivious." Familiarity is an interesting concept when one explores it further - in its basic... Continue Reading →
DAY 3 In certain spheres of life, rank is a big deal. The military is the clearest example of such a field of endeavour where insubordination is frowned upon such that often, even regardless of the circumstances, you are to obey the ranks. John's description of Jesus in today's Gospel is rather telling: This is... Continue Reading →
176/365 ACKNOWLEDGE THE NEED Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. There is always a caveat, a set of variables and reasons why anyone chooses to present themselves to a healthcare facility intending to see a physician. Perhaps,... Continue Reading →
DISCERN VALUE Luke 11:31 On the Judgment Day the Queen of Sheba will stand up and accuse the people of today, because she traveled all the way from her country to listen to King Solomon's wise teaching; and there is something here, I tell you, greater than Solomon. Surely there were wise men and women... Continue Reading →
DAY 332 OF 365 IN 2021 BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US There are many situations where some form of response is warranted, a reaction that acknowledges that one is aware of the requirements of the situation. The hymn 'oh bread of heaven' written by Saint Alphonsus Ligouri triggers a challenge whenever I hear it and... Continue Reading →
DAY 233 OF 365 IN 2021 Reference text: Matthew 23:1-12 GENTLE REMINDERS Two messages stem from today's text, the first is a warning arising from the statement "the Pharisees sit in the seat of Moses so do and observe what they tell you". That seat is clearly not a literal piece of furniture, but the... Continue Reading →
MERITS OF HONOUR DAY 185 OF 365 IN 2021 Mark 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. "If you see Him as the carpenter's son, you only merit... Continue Reading →
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