LESSONS FROM LUKE 1:57-66

MINIBITES 1. Elizabeth and Zechariah begun this journey with an end goal in mind, a son to be named John. That was the destination. As we read in Luke 1:59-60 'So it was, on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him by the name of his... Continue Reading →

IT TAKES GRACE

2 Corinthians 8:1-2 And now, brothersyourp will not and sisters, we want you topppw about the grace that God has given the Macedonian church. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. In the midst of affliction, the first thing  we are likely... Continue Reading →

WHO FOR THE JOY SET BEFORE HIM …

Employ the gift of your imagination today as we consider the words from the writer of Hebrew because every now and again, we ought to have a look back at exactly what the words "endured the cross meant'. If you thought for a moment that the  crucifixion was fun, you really have to think again.Here... Continue Reading →

MAY THE LORD SMILE AT YOU

It is often asked which version of scripture is best to be read. Choice often depends on the reason for reading: whether for historical accuracy, ease of understanding, or even availability. But there are times when you just need to hear the words in simple terms, as a friend may speak to you. Today's Psalm... Continue Reading →

CAST THEM ALL ON HIM

DAY 110/366 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. A song from earlier school years came to mind as I read today's text. It is one many Ghanaians would be familiar with:"cast your burdens, unto Jesus, for He cares for you, (repeat twice)Higher (repeat 7 times),Jesus is the... Continue Reading →

A JOURNEY OF MANY TURNS

DAY 7/366 Reference text: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the three wise men who journeyed to the infant Jesus is one that is familiar, with highlights been the star that led them and the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh which they presented. From the look of it, this was a story with a good... Continue Reading →

“AND THEY SHARED HER JOY”

357/365 Among the assets any person can have in their skillset, one of the most useful is the grace to discern the hearts of men. Some schools of thought, particularly in the field of psychology, argue this skillset can be acquired through training and learning. One suggested way then to discern patterns in a bid... Continue Reading →

BE INTENTIONALLY JOYFUL

342/365 Today is Gaudete - rejoicing Sunday when translated. One of the hardest things however to do is remaining joyful. There appears to be too many things not going right in and with our lives to warrant any celebration. Yet, we are to be joyful, not happy. For while happiness is always situation dependent, joy... Continue Reading →

“MY LIFE IS IN HIS HANDS”

187/365 MY LIFE IS IN HIS HANDS I woke up this morning with a song on my lips 'my life is in your hands' - by Kirk Franklin. This isn't unusual and after reading the text for today, I understood why. God through the prophet Isaiah uttered these words to Ahaz, King of Judah, when... Continue Reading →

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