A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Reference text: John 1:45-51 We read a passage in scripture that captures two scenes. The first is Nathaniel's question to Phillip "can anything good come out of Nazareth?" The easiest thing for Philip to do would have been to provide a strong case for why something good could come out of Nazareth. Instead, he makes... Continue Reading →
When you read the first five books of the Bible, especially following the story of Israel after their departure from Egypt, one reads about a very strict and prescriptive set of actions required of them. By looking at it from a distance, one could get tired and overwhelmed by the number of requirements. However, it... Continue Reading →
Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Whenever I hear the words "I will do whatever I want" I find it fascinating... Continue Reading →
Matthew 23:16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! To have the title of 'a guide' in itself presupposes one who knows their way around. In the very least, we'll enough... Continue Reading →
DAY 104/36 Acts 8:30-31a Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” Profiting may not always come from knowledge at the point of knowing. There are times when... Continue Reading →
DAY 357 1 Samuel 1:27-28 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord.” So they worshiped the Lord there The language Hannah used today... Continue Reading →
DAY 264 Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Whenever God interrupts our journeys, many of us go up in arms wondering what He is up to. Because knowing God,... Continue Reading →
DAY 240 Matthew 23:16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! We hear some very harsh descriptive words from Jesus in today's Gospel: 'hypocrites, blind guides, and blind fools. The word of... Continue Reading →
DAY 187 Reference text: Genesis 22:1-19 Today, we read one of the masterpieces in scripture: the story of God asking Abraham to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. As many times as anyone reads this text, a different layer of thought, learning and emotion will come to mind. It is thus a real mystery to explore... Continue Reading →
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