THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE

Mark 3:25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. In terms of a mathematical conversion or equivalency, 'cannot' is comparable to a probability of nearly zero'. In plain terms, "nearly no chance of an event occurring". Thus, if we rephrase Jesus' words in today's Gospel mathematically, He says "any kingdom divided... Continue Reading →

MECHANICAL COMPLIANCE

DAY 233 An athlete may run with an aim to win because there is a prize to obtain at the end of the race. Likewise, a person may find courage to fight or flee when a dangerous situation is developing. Motivation can therefore be powered by external agents such as an imminent or future threat,... Continue Reading →

THERE IS A LESSON IN EVERTHING

DAY 228 Reference text: Matthew 18:15-20 When an equipment such as a computer breaks down, there are instructions one has to follow in an attempt to get it working. Depending on skillset and knowledge base, different individuals might be able to troubleshoot at different levels. This might include turning it off, waiting and then turning... Continue Reading →

CAN WE MEET HIS STANDARDS?

68/365 CAN WE MEET HIS STANDARDS? Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven Are we ever going to meet the standards of God? The gold standards we read about and the added expectation that are required of... Continue Reading →

ALL AREAS MATTER

DAY 286 OF 365 IN 2021 ALL AREAS MATTER Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone. For athletes who... Continue Reading →

YOU NEED OTHER PEOPLE

DAY 260 OF 365 IN 2021 YOU NEED OTHER PEOPLE Luke 8:3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance. Football is a team sport, so while the normal thing is to see eleven players on each team for a game, the game... Continue Reading →

DISPELLING DOUBT

DAY 80 OF 365 IN 2021 John 12:20-22 Some Greeks had gone to Jerusalem to worship during Passover. Philip from Bethsaida in Galilee was there too. So they went to him and said, “Sir, we would like to meet Jesus.” Philip told Andrew. Then the two of them went to Jesus and told him. If... Continue Reading →

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

Thursday: December 24, 2020 At 1449 this afternoon, I received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNtec. As part of the front line staff in the capital, I have been one of the people to have access and I should say that many will agree that these 'vaccines can't come... Continue Reading →

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