“The Dead Shall Arise!”(Mt.5:25-29)[29/11/24].Cattle keeping is the lifewire of the people of Southern Africa. In 1855 or thereabouts, a prophetess named Nongqawuse arose and asked
“Christ The Life Giver!”(Jn.5:19-24)[28/11/24].I am reminded this morning of Gulliver’s travels; particularly his journey to Liliput. Johnathan Swift makes a satire on the stupidity of
“Knowing The Scriptures And The Power Of God!”(Mt.22:23-33)[27/11/24].When I was a teenager there was a man at Njenka called Korokoro. He used to move up
“Eternity In Our Hearts!”(Eccl.3:1-14)[25/11/24].“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time
“Washed In The Blood Of The Lamb!”(Rev.7:9-17)[24/11/24].What distinguishes people on tribal and ethnic lines is language. Here is where what happened at Babel is the
“In God’s Plan 2!”(Rom.5:15-17)[22/11/24].We continue to read from Romans 5:15-17 according to the church’s lectionary. From my point of view these few verses fall among
“In God’s Plan 1!”(Rom.5:12-14)[21/11/24].Those who oppose the gospel often wonder how it is possible that two people sinned in Eden and all humanity is born
“Forgiving As An Action!”(Mt.6:9-15)[20/11/24].The Lord Jesus Christ was teaching about prayer and ended with *”This, then is how you should pray:” He then gave the
“Protect The LORD’S Anointed!”(I Sam.26:13-25)[19/11/24).David made sure he told Saul how vulnerable Saul had been. He would have killed Saul without anybody noticing. David derided
“Leave It With The LORD!”(I Sam.26:1-12)[18/11/24]..It is a sound piece of advice that you do not use a sword to kill a fly that settles
“Depending On Internal Influence!”(I Jn.3:7-12)[17/11/2024].“They lost the world that cared so much about it.” I do not remember who first said these words, but for
“Be Reminded Of The Supremacy Of Christ V!”In Lycaonia Paul healed a man who was born lame and had never walked. The crowd, marvelled at
“Be Reminded Of The Supremacy Of Christ III!”(Rom.1:18-25).Before his final revelation through the incarnation, God did not leave himself without a witness anywhere in the
‘Be Reminded Of The Supremacy Of Christ II!”(I Cor.81-6).A common expression that some people use in friendly chat is “I know, right?” What exactly do
“Be Reminded Of The Supremacy Of Christ!”(Col.1:15-20).A prominent anglophone statesman and staunch Christian once said that once he became a Rosicrucian, his Christian faith became
“The InCarnate Word!”(Jn.1:1-4).From New Testament times, translation has been an important means of making the gospel relevant in various cultural contexts. Translation clarifies that Christ
“Maintaining Our Secure Position In Christ!”(II Pt.3:1-7&13-18).While Christianity is spreading in the continent by geometric proportions, it is at the same time being rubbed in
“Good Ripe Fruit In The Harvest Basket Of The LORD!”(Am.8:1-10).African wisdom says “The big fish swallow the small ones.” They also consider that “fools are
“Submit To Governing Authorities…!”(Rom.13:1-7).When some of the apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin, Peter and the others defended themselves, saying, “We must obey God rather
“The Unchanging Christ And The Faith Of Our Fathers!”(Heb.13:7-9a).“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way
“The Ever-present God!”(Heb.13:1-6).“Keep loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing
“No Surprises!”(I Th.5:1-4).November and December are the months of worst nightmares to some Treasurers of Tontins and Thrift and Loan meetings, and also to some
“Great Expectation!”(Phi.3:17-21).Paul urged the Corithians to emulate him in the same way he emulated Christ. “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ”(I
“I Know Who Holds Tomorrow!”(Jam.4:11-17).“…Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry
“When All The Saints Go Marching In…!”(Heb.11:23-38).There is no doubt that in a way, the missionaries to Africa were surrogates of colonisation. This view of
“Happy Reformation Day!”“When The Church Is In Error!”(II Pt.2:1-10).Today is Reformation Day. The importance of the Reformation cannot be gainsaid; both for the Protestant, the
“Constantly Pray For Others!”(II Th.1:11-12).Our spiritual strengthening does not depend solely on our efforts but also strongly on the constant prayers of others who intercede
“Action Versus Motive!”(I Cor.4:1-5).There are always some Christians in your former parish who when they meet you will start with, “We miss you…”, bla bla
“Watch Yourselves!”(Lk.17:1-4).We introduce today’s reflection with a peep on supralapsarianism and infralapsarianism. Infralapsarians hold the view that God’s decree of election and reprobation preceded the
“Commensurate Reward!”(Rom.2:1-11).From the maxim of equity is the phrase,“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands.” Captitalising on this maxim sinks the world
“The Rider On The White Horse!”(Rev.19:11-16).In the “Triumphal Entry,” which culminated in Jesus’ death, he rode on a donkey(Jn.12:14f).In today’s text from Revelation, the risen
“Pray For Your Spiritual Leader!”(Rom.15:30-33).We have this tradition of celebrating the birth anniversaries every month. It was my birth month, and I joined the other
“Press On Toward The Goal…!”(Phi.3:12-16).There has been more than a couple of interpretations given to the meme where in a relay race one runner of
“Do Not Wage War As The World Does!”(II Cor.10:1-6).“For though we live in this world, we do not wage war as the world does.The weapons
“Do Not Receive God’s Grace In Vain!”(II Cor.6:1-8a).The West may have helped to underdevelop Africa. But how long can we continue to cry over spilled
“Do Not Be Afraid; Do Not Be Discouraged… Stand Firm… The LORD Will Be With You!”As we advance in age and mature in reflection, we
“Put On The Full Armor Of God!”(Eph.6:10-18).Some thirty years ago, I went to the village for a spell. During my stay and as I moved
“The Bread Of Life III!”(Jn.6:52-59).When things seem not to work for you, those who deride your beliefs may taunt you and ask, “Where is your
“The Bread Of Life II!”(Jn.6:47-51).“I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. Your forefathers ate the manna in the desert, yet they
“The Bread Of Life!”(Jn.6:30-36).Jesus had left a crowd on the other side of the lake. When the crowd found him again, they asked how he
“Give Thanks…!”(Jn.6:1-15).The story of Jesus feeding five thousand people with “five small barley loaves and two small fish” is one of the very few stories
“The Fellowship Of Believers!”(Acts 2:43-47).Good people of God, it’s another day in which we should celebrate the Lord’s goodness. On Sunday we were invited to
“The Blood Of The New Covenant!”(Mt.26:26-30).We can enjoy newness in our homes without moving house. All we have to do is rearrange the furniture.The only
“Blessed Are Those Who Are Invited To The Wedding Supper Of The Lamb!”(Rev.19:6-10).My parents never provided much for us, in comparison to what other parents
“Put Off And Put On…!”Col.3:5-11).“One of the principles of Christian growth is called the ‘put off and put on’ principle…” This principle is motivated by
“The Grace Which Reconciles!”(Col.1:21-23).Have you ever accidentally collected a stain on the shirt you were putting on? If you are a meticulous person, in your
Cry For Mercy II!”(Mt.20:29-34).Two blind men were sitting by the roadside and heard that Jesus was going by. They shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have
Cry For Mercy!”(Mt.17:14-21).One of the faith songs we sing and dance our energy out is, “Faith rolls the mountain eh eh, faith rolls the mountain.
“The LORD Is Your Refuge On The Day Of Dissaster!”(Jer.17:12-17).The prophecies of Jeremiah were bitter pills to swallow. No doubt his life was constantly being
“Invitation To A Meeting!”(Is.1:18-20).A colleague friend and brother recently created a Whatsapp group called “MaTali Ba.” (In father’s parlor).Tali Ba is a father’s sitting room.