Thought for February 19th. “THAT WE MAY SEE AND BELIEVE”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 30), (Psalm 87,88), (Mark 15,16) What causes belief – real conviction? Well, it depends what you want to believe; what you need to believe! If someone cries ‘Fire’ – you lose no
Thought for February 18th. “TEACH ME THY WAYS O LORD”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 29), (Psalms 85,86), (Mark 14) Today we read a most moving and personal prayer of David. It begins, “Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Thought for February 17th. “IN WHOSE HEART ARE THE HIGHWAYS TO …”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 28), (Psalm 83,84), (Mark 13) Today we travel on highways, freeways and motorways. Different countries call them different names. These allow us to travel at speed to our destinations.
Thought for February 16th. “LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR …”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 27), (Psalm 81,82), (Mark 12) Can we know some sayings of Jesus too well? It is possible to get to know some things so well that we cease to let
Thought for February 15th. BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED …”
Today’s readings.. (Exodus 26), (Psalm 79,80), (Mark 11) There is a puzzling statement by Jesus in today’s 11th chapter of Mark. Jesus makes a triumphant entry into Jerusalem creating much speculation. He curses a fig
Thought for February 14th. THEY FLATTERED HIM …”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 24,25), (Psalm 78), (Mark 10) Can we “flatter” God? Human flattery emerges out of unhealthy attitudes of mind to achieve a fleshly purpose! There are many meaningful lessons to be
Thought for February 13th. “I BELIEVE, HELP MY UNBELIEF”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 23), (Psalm 77), (Mark 9) What did Jesus mean when he said, “All things are possible for one who believes” [Mark 9 v.23] His remark was made in the context of some
Thought for February 12th. “DO YOU NOT REMEMBER?”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 22), (Psalms 75,76), (Mark 8) The disciples of Jesus were in training – but they did not realize this! Do we? Jesus spoke in parables and they, most of all,
Thought for February 11th. “A FOOLISH PEOPLE REVILES YOUR NAME”
Today's readings.. (Exodus 21), (Psalm 74), (Mark 7) Our Psalms reading today (No. 74) was obviously written when God’s nation was in distress and their temple destroyed. Asaph is a later Psalmist and some of