DAY 65/366 I have been stuck in a loop today on the words found in Psalm 2:4 " The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them." Often, when one laughs in the face of a challenge that makes everyone else shudder, it is because they know something others don't. God laughs while... Continue Reading →
THERE IS REST IN ‘KNOWING’
DAY 307 Matthew 8:23-24 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Even though students may not have the same questions that will be answered when they sit an exam, there is... Continue Reading →
MINI BITES
DAY 265 Lessons in life can be gleaned from many sources. In today's mini bites, I share three lessons after reflecting on an 800-kilometre drive. The first half of the journey was a four and half hour drive with a 30 minute stop midway. This break proved necessary hence, the first bite: 1. Breaks are... Continue Reading →
KNOWING VS WORKING WITH KNOWLEDGE
237/365 Matthew 24:43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming,(A) he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. We get letters every now and then in the post or via email, whether they are statements... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU FULLY AWAKE?
218/365 ARE YOU FULLY AWAKE? Luke 9:32 Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. Sleep is good for the body: for recovery, restoration and rest. Yet, there is reason to be concerned... Continue Reading →
FINDING REST
DAY 348 OF 365 IN 2021 FINDING REST Zephaniah 3:13 The Israelites who remain will not act deceitfully. They will not lie, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouth. Indeed, they will graze peacefully like sheep and lie down; no one will terrify them." When sheep, cattle and other ruminants go... Continue Reading →
YOUR FRUITBEARING POTENTIAL REMAINS INTACT
DAY 205 OF 365 IN 2021 Reference text: Matthew 13:24-30 YOUR FRUITBEARING POTENTIAL REMAINS INTACT Matthew 13:30 Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the harvesters, "First gather the weeds, and bind them into bundles in order to burn them; then gather together... Continue Reading →