A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Reference text: Luke 3:1-4 We read a list of seven men of repute, leaders in their day: Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate, Herod the Tetrarch and his brother Philip, Lysanias and the two high priests Annas and Caiaphas. Yet, the statement following this honourable list is what is profound "the word of God came to John,... Continue Reading →
There is an Akan proverb which when translated says: 'To satisfy what seems like insatiable hunger, don't burn your entire harvest" The construction of a multistorey building occurs over many months. If not for the construction process itself, the time required for bonds to set, concrete to harden, relevant cabling and pipings to be laid... Continue Reading →
Reference text: 1 Kings 17:10-16 The Word of God is indeed creative, but when it meets a vessel ready to follow through actions in obedience, a true formidable force emerges. As I read through the account between Elijah and the widow at Zarephath, my mind was cast to the instructions Elijah gave 'prepare a morsel... Continue Reading →
A bridge serves as a connection point between to people, locations or even ideologies. Therefore, a bridge is a strategic infrastructure that needs to be preserved. Thus, for those key bridges that maintaining your connection to God, purpose and destiny, preserve them. However, today's Gospel takes a rather opposite opinion to the preservation of bridges.... Continue Reading →
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 →
When Jesus meets Matthew at the Tax booth, he offered him two words 'follow me'. Those words were beyond the instruction Matthew received, he had been nudged to take action. The discussion ensues where 'He arose and followed'. (Matthew 9:9-10). That text could be placed alongside the words of Saint Paul to the church in... Continue Reading →
When Jesus meets Matthew at the Tax booth, he offered him two words 'follow me'. Those words were beyond the instruction Matthew received, he had been nudged to take action. The discussion ensues where 'He arose and followed'. (Matthew 9:9-10). That text could be placed alongside the words of Saint Paul to the church in... Continue Reading →
When Jesus meets Matthew at the Tax booth, he offered him two words 'follow me'. Those words were beyond the instruction Matthew received, he had been nudged to take action. The discussion ensues where 'He arose and followed'. (Matthew 9:9-10). That text could be placed alongside the words of Saint Paul to the church in... Continue Reading →
A look at the Gospel today reveals the names of some of the women who were involved in the ministry of Jesus. Of particular note and central to today's discussion is the mention of Joanna, whose husband was the manager of Herod's household (Luke 8:3). While that was significant proximity to a strong opposition to... Continue Reading →
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