FOLLOWING THE AUTHOR OF LIFE 173/365 Matthew 8:19, 20 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” Those words which Jesus spoke to... Continue Reading →
THE UNCOMFORTABLE OPTION
THE UNCOMFORTABLE OPTION 167/365 Matthew 7:14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. This quick revision lesson in physics should set the tone for our reflection today: 'at any junction in a circuit, current may divide to travel along each available... Continue Reading →
RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
165/365 RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY Luke 9:12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” Two things that go together are responsibility and accountability. Where the... Continue Reading →
NOT JUST REASONS
138/365 NOT JUST REASONS A reason is defined as a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event. In many of life situations then, we find reason for actions, often before executing them. Even in situations where we did not fully think out an action, we equally search for reasons to 'justify' those actions.... Continue Reading →
PERMISSION GRANTED [OR NOT]
128/365 PERMISSION GRANTED [OR NOT] John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. I had a bit of a stressful start to the day as I could not locate my pass for getting into work. I searched for it for the most part of half an... Continue Reading →
LIVING BILLBOARDS
109/365 Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Don't think nothing is being watched. Don't think no one has their eyes on you because truth is, everything you do... Continue Reading →
RESPECT CHOICES
RESPECT CHOICES 84/365 Luke 15:27, 28 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. Among the many legal loops one has... Continue Reading →
TAKE A PERMANENT SEAT
81/365 TAKE A PERMANENT SEAT Luke 11:23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. In a number of situations in life, there seem to be more than one option. In fact, multiple answers can fill in the blank for many of life's questions. But in... Continue Reading →
ENTERING GOD’S REST
58/365 ENTERING GOD'S REST Mark 10:25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. The average dimensions of a camel is 2 metres high and 3 metres long. Even using the lower value as a measure, the... Continue Reading →