Thought for January 20th. “BE NOT ENVIOUS OF …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 34,35), (Psalm37), (Matthew 22) The world today puts a great lot of effort and money into marketing goods and services. The internet, radio, TV, newspapers magazines and sign boards are full of
Thought for January 19th. “PEOPLE PRODUCING IT’S …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 32,33), (Psalms 36), (Matthew 21) We read today of the triumphant arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem and the adulation that the ordinary people gave him, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed
Thought for January 18th. ” … AND FOLLOWED HIM”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 31), (Psalm 35), (Matthew 20) Why did people follow Jesus? We know his disciples did, because he called them to do so, but others? We had an example in today’s chapter 20
Thought for January 17th. “DO YOU BEGRUDGE MY …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 30), (Psalm 34), (Matthew 19) The last 2 verses of today’s chapter (19) in Matthew can be puzzling if we do not realize the chapter break is wrongly placed and the context
Thought for January 16th. “IT IS NECESSARY THAT … “
Today's readings.. (Genesis 28,29), (Psalm 33), (Matthew 18) Certain things are necessary in our lives such as clothing to wear and food to eat. Note how Paul made the point to Timothy “if we have
Thought for January 15th. “FOR WHEN I KEPT SILENT”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 27), (Psalm 32), (Matthew 17) Psalm 32 today is an intimate exchange of words between David and God; it is one of the most personal of all the Psalms – just 11
Thought for January 14th. “ON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD …”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 25,26), (Psalm 31), (Matthew 16) In ancient times a rock symbolized something secure and God was the ultimate rock! David wrote in the Psalms, as we read 2 days ago, “To you,
Thought for January 13th. “ WHAT …DEFILES A PERSON”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 24), (Psalms 29,30), (Matthew 15) The world today is very conscious of cleanliness. When you go to the Doctors, he or she will thoroughly wash their hands before they examine you, but
Thought for January 12th. “TAKE HEART, IT IS I”
Today's readings.. (Genesis 22,23), (Psalm 26,27,28), (Matthew 14) Our chapter in Matthew (14) has that fascinating story of the 12 disciples caught in a storm in a boat on Galilee. Jesus had sent them off