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 →

BE OF GOOD CHEER

148/365 BE OF GOOD CHEER Acts 23:11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem, so must you bear witness also at Rome. What a way to encourage someone - "be of good cheer, for there is similar... Continue Reading →

ANYTHING ELSE?

134/365 ANYTHING ELSE? John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Could I have a bigger house please. Anything else?And a car to go with that.Anything else?Do you mind throwing a few more millions into the account?Anything else?Could I have... Continue Reading →

WHAT ARE YOU SITTING ON?

WHAT ARE YOU SITTING ON? DAY 209 OF 365 IN 2021 Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. Today's text got me thinking form two... Continue Reading →

EVEN AFTER MANY BLOWS

DAY 131 OF 365 OF 2021 Acts 16:23 And when they had struck them with many blows, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely. When someone enters a new territory, the occupants try to size them up. They may be taken through a series of tough tasks and trials just... Continue Reading →

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