Posted: March 16, 2025
Key Texts: Matthew 10: 1-25; 2 Chronicles 34-35; Luke 9: 51-53; Additional Texts: Genesis 3; Proverbs 12: 17-23; Matthew 23: 1-10, 23-34; Luke 10: 19; Numbers 21: Revelation 12:9; Isaiah 14: 27; Revelation 20: 2; Isaiah 50:7 Sometimes, it is difficult to focus. There is an abundance of distractions in our world which all vie
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Posted: March 9, 2025
Key Texts: 1 John 4: 1-6; Nehemiah 1-4, 6-7, 12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 15:7; John 3: 15-17; 3 Timothy 1: 13-14: Proverbs 4: 23 There are many scriptures connected to this entry which will enhance your understanding; nonetheless, it is possible to understand the key message if your time is limited to do so before
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Posted: March 2, 2025
Key Texts: Matthew 2; John 15: 18-25; Exodus 1: 8-22; Exodus 2: 1-8; 1 Samuel 18: 5-30; 1 Peter 1: 1-7 Additional Texts: Luke 2: 52; Matthew 27: 32-56; Exodus 3 – 14; 2 Samuel 5: 1-4; Revelation 20 There are many references for this post; it would be great if you could read them
Posted: February 18, 2025
Key Texts: Joshua 1; Deuteronomy 31 Reflect on the (major) tasks you planned (or were instructed by God) to do, which are still stuck on one of your lists of things to do. Some spilled over from 2023, to 2024, to…well you get the picture! Why haven’t you done them? Procrastination, busyness, unexpected interruptions or
Posted: January 31, 2025
Key Texts: Genesis 12: 1-9; Hebrews 6: 1-3, Ephesians 4: 10 – 16 Supporting Texts: Genesis 11 -26; Hebrews 11; James 3: 14-16 “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better And your better is best.” (St. Jerome) In my primary school, St. Jerome’s (and other inspirational) quotes were frequently repeated
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Posted: January 19, 2025
Key Texts: Jonah 1-2; 2 Chronicles 7: 14; 1 John 1: 6, 9 Supporting Texts: Jonah 3-4; 1 John 5; Psalm 51; Nahum 1-3 For this series so far we have considered unplanned transitions, during which men of God (Joseph – Jesus’ earthly parent) and Joseph (Jacob’s son) were led by God through the supernatural
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Posted: January 12, 2025
Key Text: Genesis 37 Supporting Texts: Genesis 39-41; Genesis 50 Last week we explored Joseph’s transition from being an average carpenter to his full immersion into his highest calling – the responsibility to be Jesus’ earthly father. He rose to the challenge when he had confirmation from God through an angel and was faithful. It
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Posted: January 5, 2025
Key Text: Matthew 1: 18 – 2: 23 As we embark on a new year, let me take this opportunity to pray that you will have a successful year, good health and a closer walk with God. The start of a new season may encourage us to consider making bold steps or stepping into uncharted
Posted: December 27, 2024
Key Text: Matthew 1:18-25 I started this entry over a week ago but busyness distracted me; I do hope you all had a lovely Christmas! I know some texts are more popular only for this time of year, but the nativity story is filled with truths to encourage us even after December 25th! The lives
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Posted: December 16, 2024
Key Text: Luke 1: 5-25, 57-80 Additional Reading: Romans 8: 18; Ephesians 3: 20; Job 42: 2 In last week’s entry, Mary’s passionate hope after the unexpected visit from the angel Gabriel encouraged our faith. She was granted a promise that she did not pray for, believed in God’s Word and honourably fulfilled her role
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