Reference text: Matthew 2:1-12 On the feast of the Epiphany, we read about the magi and their journey to Bethlehem, led by a star. Their journey took them into the palace where they shared their mission with king Herod. When the king heard their words, he was troubled yet his response was equally swift and... Continue Reading →
GUARD YOUR MOUTH
Luke 11: 53-54 And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to solicit him to speak of many things; They wanted to trap him into saying something they could use against him. After reading today's text, the first statement that came to mind was... Continue Reading →
GUARD YOUR MOUTH
Luke 11: 53-54 And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to solicit him to speak of many things; They wanted to trap him into saying something they could use against him. After reading today's text, the first statement that came to mind was... Continue Reading →
GUARD YOUR MOUTH
Luke 11: 53-54 And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to solicit him to speak of many things; They wanted to trap him into saying something they could use against him. After reading today's text, the first statement that came to mind was... Continue Reading →
RESPONSE TO JESUS
Matthew 14:31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Peter offered no response to Jesus' question, however, in his defense, I dare to offer one: Jesus: "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" Response:I doubt because I am human,I doubt because I... Continue Reading →
THE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES OF OUR PRAYERS
Luke 11:11-12 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for[a] a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? One of the biggest source of contemplation for most Christians arises from the question "why was my prayer not answered?". However, probe a little... Continue Reading →
OPERATE WITH CERTAINTY
Reference: Jonah 3:1-10 We read the story of Jonah and his first foray into Nineveh. The king and his nobles declared a national upon hearing his words of impending doom. All fasted, not even the cattle and sheep in the field were fed. However, we notice that the premise for their fast was a based... Continue Reading →
A CONFUSED CROWD
Luke 9:18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” The first thing that comes to mind when one sees a crowd of protestor are 'they are united in purpose' because they seem to be moving and acting together. However,... Continue Reading →
HANNAH’S PRAYER
DAY 9/366 1 Samuel 1: 11 "And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will... Continue Reading →