A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Reference text: 1 Timothy 7:2-12 In reading today's text, St Paul says in 1 Timothy 6:7 " For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." This was a re-echo of the words in Psalm 49:17. Together, these words provoke a consideration of the very essence of life,... Continue Reading →
Looking on as the vehicle we have had at home for the last 8 years sat on the back of a tow vehicle never to be seen again was tough to see. Regardless, while sentimental attachment suggested holding on to it, the economics said something else. So ultimately, it had to be let go. There... Continue Reading →
DAY 26/366 2 Tim 1: 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Among the reasons for marriage, a crucial one is the 'securing of divine heritages'. It is the reason Jesus can be... Continue Reading →
DAY 280 Luke 10:17,20 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” The things that we rejoice about and celebrate, may not be those we ought to... Continue Reading →
DAY 231 Reference text: Joshua 24:14-29 The words of Joshua in today's text are ones we are familiar with. In fact, one verse in particular has become a text of choice: ' but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord'(Josh 24:15b) When one reads further, the rest of the nation of... Continue Reading →
DAY 219 Numbers 11:4-5 Now the mixed multitude who were among them yielded to intense craving; so the children of Israel also wept again and said: “Who will give us meat to eat? We remember the fish which we ate freely in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; This... Continue Reading →
DAY 145 Reference text: John 21:15-19 Whenever God deals with us on any matter, whether through rebuke, chastening or correction, it is for our profiting. It is for our sake, not His sake. Let's go on a journey through today's Gospel. The text is the account of a dialogue between Jesus and Peter. We would... Continue Reading →
DAY 114 After the multiplication of bread, we see the crowd desperately looking for Jesus. In fact, they jumped into boats unsure if He was at their set destination. Jesus' first words upon seeing them however seemed like a rebuke: "Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs,... Continue Reading →
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