DAY 302 Exodus 22:21 “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt. If there is one thing that people forget often, it is the reality of their experiences. Our experiences can be described as the memories we carry from our journey through life. They can be gained through the battles... Continue Reading →
OBSTACLES CAN BE PROPELLERS
DAY 232 Reference text: Matthew 15:22-29 'Obstacles are defined as things that block the way or hinders progress'. On all accounts therefore, where possible, we will do well to avoid any obstacles along the paths on which we travel. The Canaanite Woman described in the gospel today, encountered an obstacle in her quest to obtain... Continue Reading →
CONSTRAINED BY LOVE
DAY 168 2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: Some people are seen as boring or old school. Their refusal to join the masses in deciding to indulge in particular habits and actions is deemed regrettable. 'You are... Continue Reading →
IS THERE A DESTINATION IN MIND?
IS THERE A DESTINATION IN MIND? 109/365 John 21:3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing In today's text, Peter tells the other disciples 'I am going fishing' and the... Continue Reading →
DISCERN GOOD INTENTIONS TOO
75/365 Reference text: Genesis 37 DISCERN GOOD INTENTIONS TOO Genesis 37:22 And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again. One thing we... Continue Reading →
EVERY SEARCH PROVIDES AN ANSWER
66/365 EVERY SEARCH PROVIDES AN ANSWER The word of God always makes for an amazing read. So today let's do a bit of a dissection on Matthew 7:8 We might find it interesting that there is no object at end of the three action verbs 'ask, seek and knock'. Rather we get open endings: 'For... Continue Reading →
FORGE A NEW PATH.
DAY 175 OF 365 IN 2021 FORGE A NEW PATH Luke 1:60-61 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Change is resisted because it is accompanied by an abandonment of norms... Continue Reading →
STAY ON TRACK
DAY 71 OF 365 IN 2021 Mark 12:34 When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions. Proximity simply refers to nearness or closeness to something. Thus, many modern vehicles come... Continue Reading →