238/365 Reference text: Matthew 25:1-13 Today's text for reflection is the parable of the ten virgins. The key points of interest for our discourse are as follows: Ten virgins received the same opportunity: an invitation to be part of a wedding celebration (25vs 1)They had the same preparatory time and also a faced the same... Continue Reading →
WE ARE VIABLE SEED
We ARE VIABLE SEED Jesus was on a broadcast to clear the air. He had been referred to as the Prince of Demons, an accolade he swiftly moved to disassociate from. Thus, when asked to explain the parable of the weeds, in straight forward and clear language He says the following: Jesus answered, “The man... Continue Reading →
JUST BECAUSE THERE ARE WEEDS…
204/365 JUST BECAUSE THERE ARE WEEDS Matthew 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’” The workers in the field were concerned about the wheat... Continue Reading →
POLICE YOUR MIND
203/365 Reference Text: John 20:1-18 POLICE YOUR MIND Our brains are often wired to associate specific items to specific people, states of mind or events: see a fire truck with sirens on and we think 'there's a fire somewhere'. Whenever we see tears, we can think 'something sad or joyful has happened'. Drawing associations is... Continue Reading →
A CUSTOMISED APPROACH
170/365 A CUSTOMISED APPROACH There are many times when it appears a single solution or approach to a matter would provide the answer to every one of such issues. But if there is anything shoe and cloth sizes tell us, it is the reality that 'One size does not always fit all'. However, we somehow... Continue Reading →
CHANGING THE SPOTLIGHTS
166/365 CHANGING THE SPOTLIGHTS Matthew 7:3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Why should I lift the covers of my weaknesses to the world? Why should I announce for all and sundry that there is a log... 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 →
CLARITY IN COMMUNICATION
145/365 CLARITY IN COMMUNICATION John 16:29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. Figures of speech are intended to enrich conversations, but they are limited to a specific kind of relationship. For one to be understood as such, their heart must be revealed in the words they say... Continue Reading →
PROCESS EXISTS FOR A REASON
144/365 PROCESS EXISTS FOR A REASOB Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” In many computer based games, one would notice a progression of rankings and an... Continue Reading →