DAY 142 John 16:30 Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” I know it might seem like we simply believed in Jesus when we found out about Him and stayed following and continually believing... Continue Reading →
WE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS
DAY 94 John 13:23-24 One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him. Simon Peter motioned to this disciple and said, “Ask him which one he means.” Often when people outsource activities, it is either because they believe they do not have the requisite skill set to execute it themselves or... Continue Reading →
WHY PRAY FOR HEAT WHEN RAIN IS FALLING?
354/365 I have been in London for the last week so making it back home today, I was surprised to see snow from about a week ago still unmelted. That was quite a scene and I had a few slips on my walk about. Apparently, there hasn't been enough heat from the sun to cause... Continue Reading →
POWER VERSUS AUTHORITY
345/365 There are two words we come across in scripture a fair bit, particularly in the New Testament- Power and Authority. In many instances, they may appear interchangeable in their use but in context, they are linked concepts that portray specific dimensions when in execution. Thus, clarity in their distinction is helpful to our Christian... Continue Reading →
NOT ALL THINGS MAKE SENSE NOW
271/365 Have you made sense of everything that has happened in your life? The experiences? The people you have encountered? The lessons you have learnt? The specific knowledge you have gained? Many of the things we come into contact with we deemed irrelevant, and lessons seemed inapplicable. We also concluded that many people apparently only... Continue Reading →
CLARITY IN COMMUNICATION
145/365 CLARITY IN COMMUNICATION John 16:29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. Figures of speech are intended to enrich conversations, but they are limited to a specific kind of relationship. For one to be understood as such, their heart must be revealed in the words they say... Continue Reading →
JUST BE KIND
DAY 220 OF 365 IN 2021 JUST BE KIND We may not have had a say into what families to be born into or which parents would bring us forth, however, as far as our decisions go, we have a say in many other areas. Even as far as the spectrum of emotions go, the... Continue Reading →
HEARING WITH UNDERSTANDING
DAY 204 OF 365 IN 2021 Matthew 13:19 The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts. HEARING WITH UNDERSTANDING Around the globe, an estimated 6500 languages are... Continue Reading →
TRUST VERSUS UNDERSTANDING
DAY 29 OF 365 IN 2021 Mark 4:26-29 Then Jesus said, “God’s kingdom is like seed thrown on a field by a man who then goes to bed and forgets about it. The seed sprouts and grows—he has no idea how it happens. The earth does it all without his help: first a green stem... Continue Reading →