A daily walk in faith, hope and love
DAY 308 Luke 14:10 But when you are invited, go and sit down [to eat] at the last place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; and then you will be honored in the presence of all who are at the table with you. It can be... Continue Reading →
DAY 235 Reference text: Judges 9:6-15 We read about an interesting ceremony to select a king for the trees. Their first choice was the olive, but it declined because it's oil was useful in honouring God's and men. The fig as a second choice declined, because of its fruits and sweetness. The vine finally also... Continue Reading →
DAY 196 Matthew 10:24 “The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. A specific kind of relationship exists between a master and servant or a student and teacher. It is one in which there should be a vertical and sometimes even a generational transfer of knowledge, unctions, wealth and mantles.... Continue Reading →
DAY 130 Acts 15:2 And after Paul and Barnabas had a heated argument and debate with them, the brothers determined that Paul and Barnabas and some others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders concerning this issue. When you want to create any team, you look for individuals who have... Continue Reading →
DAY 126 In the language of scripture, man is presented as a unique being, fashioned according to the image and likeness of God. To this man, who was made male and female, God gave dominion over all that He had created. Thus, while the heavens, even the heaven of heavens is the Lord's, the earth... Continue Reading →
DAY 88 Daniel 3:6 But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire. In some cultures, bowing is a form of greeting, it is simply a show of respect for age and authority or even to apologise. However, in the language of scripture,... Continue Reading →
DAY 65 Luke 6:38 Give,and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” When faced with the same issue, one person might use their own money, another needs to... Continue Reading →
DAY 3 In certain spheres of life, rank is a big deal. The military is the clearest example of such a field of endeavour where insubordination is frowned upon such that often, even regardless of the circumstances, you are to obey the ranks. John's description of Jesus in today's Gospel is rather telling: This is... Continue Reading →
264/365 Each day, on my way home from the work, I encounter hundreds if not thousands of people but today, I must confess, somehow, I found myself staring. It was fascinating to see multitudes of people and yet each person so unique: their faces, voices, stature, styles of walking, pace of steps, even the sway... Continue Reading →
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