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  • EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: PETER AND PAUL (GALATIANS 2:11-14, 2 PETER 3:14-18)

    EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: PETER AND PAUL (GALATIANS 2:11-14, PETER 3:14-18) The theme for our reflection is “Examples of Reconciliation: Peter and Paul” Paul expressed his displeasure at Peter or Cephas for acting hypocritically and against the Gospel, however they continued work together as Apostles. We shall espouse the following fact as Paul’s criticism of Peter’s…

  • EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: PAUL AND JOHN MARK (ACTS 15:36-41, COLOSSIANS 4:10)

    EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: PAUL AND JOHN MARK (ACTS 15:36-41, COLOSSIANS 4:10) REFLECTION “Examples of Reconciliation: Paul and John Mark ” is the theme for our reflection. Reconciliation is the restoration of a broken relationship marred with division and resentment. We shall reflect on the fact that as servants of the Lord, we must avoid tension…

  • EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: JOSEPH AND THE BROTHERS (GENESIS 45:1-15, 50:14-21)

    EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: JOSEPH AND THE BROTHERS (GENESIS 45:1-15, 50:14-21) REFLECTION “Joseph and the brothers” is the theme for our reflection. In today’s Scripture reading, Joseph’s brothers feared that Joseph may harm them after their father’s death, therefore, they came to him for forgiveness. Joseph forgave them, reconciled with them and promised to continually cater…

  • EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: JACOB AND ESAU (GENESIS 33:1-17)

    EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: JACOB AND ESAU (GENESIS 33:1-17) REFLECTION “Examples of reconciliation: Jacob and Esau” is the theme for our reflection. Reconciliation is the restoration of a broken relationship. Jacob and Esau were both children of Isaac and Rebecca. When Isaac was dying, Jacob, with Rebekah’s help, cheated Esau out of his father’s blessing. Esau would…

  • JESUS BURIED (MARK 15:42-47) HOLY WEEK REFLECTION

    JESUS BURIED (MARK 15:42-47) HOLY WEEK REFLECTION REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “Jesus buried.” To be buried means to place a corpse or dead body in the earth, grave or tomb. We shall reflect on the fact that the burial of Jesus was necessary for us to experience the power of His resurrection as…

  • HE IS RISEN!(EASTER SUNDAY)

    HE IS RISEN!(EASTER SUNDAY) SCRIPTURE READINGSISAIAH 25:6-91 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11MARK 16:1-8 REFLECTION Never in the history of the world and all religions have we read about the death and resurrection of a person except Jesus Christ. He said He was going to die and resurrect on the third day and surely, He did! Indeed, He is…

  • CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE OF SUFFERING (GOOD FRIDAY)

    CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE OF SUFFERING (GOOD FRIDAY) SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 52:13-53:12HEBREWS 10:16-25JOHN 19:17-30 An example is someone or something used as a model. Suffering can be understood as a state of undergoing pain, distress or hardship. Our theme, Christ our example of suffering can therefore be rephrased as Christ is the model to look up…

  • JESUS SHOWS HUMILITY AND LOVE (MAUNDY THURSDAY)

    JESUS SHOWS HUMILITY AND LOVE (MAUNDY THURSDAY) SCRIPTURE READINGEXODUS 12:1-141 CORINTHIANS 11: 23-26JOHN 13:1-17, 31-35 The word Maundy comes from the Latin word “Mandatum” which means “commandment”. Maundy Thursday commemorates the important commandment of love, humility and service Jesus gave to His disciples on the night of His betrayal and arrest. The theme for our…

  • BREAD AND BETRAYAL AND THE LAST SUPPER (MARK 14:10-26) HOLY WEEK REFLECTION.

    BREAD AND BETRAYAL AND THE LAST SUPPER (MARK 14:10-26)  REFLECTION  “Bread and Betrayal and the Last Supper” is the theme for our reflection. Passover is a great feast or celebration that commemorates the day God delivered the Israelites from death in Egypt but visited calamity upon the homes of the Egyptians where their firstborns died.…

  • JESUS ANOINTED AT BETHANY (MARK 14:1-9) HOLY WEEK REFLECTIONS

    JESUS ANOINTED AT BETHANY (MARK 14:1-9) REFLECTION  “Jesus anointed at Bethany is the theme for our reflection”. To be anointed means to be consecrated or made sacred; dedicated to God, often in a ceremony that includes dabbing or sprinkling with holy oil. A woman comes to show her deepest appreciation and honour to Jesus, she “…came…

  • JESUS CLEARS BARRIERS TO THE TEMPLE (MARK 11: 12-25) PASSION WEEK REFLECTION

    JESUS CLEARS BARRIERS TO THE TEMPLE (MARK 11: 12-25) REFLECTION  The theme for our reflection “Jesus clears barriers to the temple”.  Today’s Scripture reading may sound strange to a casual reader of the Bible. Jesus appears to be unreasonable by cursing a fig tree because He found no fruits on it but only leaves. Again…

  • WALKING ON WATER (MARK 6:45-56) LENT DAY 39

    WALKING ON WATER (MARK 6:45-56) LENT DAY 39 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Walking on water.” Walking on water is a humanly impossible activity, however, Jesus walked on water. In Matthew 19:26, Jesus assures us that “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” We shall reflect on the…

  • HOSANNA! LORD, SAVE US NOW! (PALM SUNDAY AND LENT DAY 40)

    HOSANNA! LORD, SAVE US NOW! (PALM SUNDAY AND LENT DAY 40) SCRIPTURE READING ISAIAH 50:4-9PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11MARK 11:1-11 The theme for our Palm Sunday and the last day of Lent’s reflection is Hosanna! Lord, save us now! Hosanna means Lord save us. The third Scripture reading, Mark 11:1-11 captures Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem for the…

  • THE FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND (MARK 6:30-44) LENT DAY 38

    THE FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND (MARK 6:30-44) LENT DAY 38 “The feeding of the five thousand” is the theme for our reflection. It is natural to eat when you are hungry and this is why Jesus told his disciples to give the people food to eat after listening to Jesus teach for a while.…

  • THE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (MARK 6:14-29) LENT DAY 37

    THE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (MARK 6:14-29) LENT DAY 37 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The death of John the Baptist.” We shall reflect on the fact that John the Baptist’s death is an example of the cost of representing God as a servant of righteousness and holiness in a corrupt and…

  • JESUS INVESTS US WITH AUTHORITY (MARK 6:7-13) LENT DAY 36

    JESUS INVESTS US WITH AUTHORITY (MARK 6:7-13) LENT DAY 36 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Jesus invests us with authority” To invest someone with authority means to give the person power to accomplish a particular task or execute an assignment without any hindrance. Jesus invest us with authority to preach the Gospel and…

  • THE SECRET OF DISCIPLESHIP (MARK 6:1-6) LENT DAY 35

    THE SECRET OF DISCIPLESHIP (MARK 6:1-6) LENT DAY 35 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The secret of discipleship” A secret is a fact or information that is known to a person or few people but remains unknown to many people. Discipleship is being called and dedicating one’s life as believer, servant and follower…

  • JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER ILLNESS (MARK 5:21-43) LENT DAY 34

    JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER ILLNESS (MARK 5:21-43) LENT DAY 34 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Jesus’ authority over illness”. Jesus has authority over illness means that He has power or dominion over infirmities.Jesus was on His way to heal the daughter of Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue. A woman who had…

  • THE TIME OF ENDURANCE (NEHEMIAH 13:15-30) LENT DAY 32

    THE TIME OF ENDURANCE (NEHEMIAH 13:15-30) LENT DAY 32 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The time for endurance” Endurance is the ability to continue with an unpleasant or difficult situation, experience, or activity over a long period of time. “The time for endurance” is the period in one life where there is a need…

  • THE TIME OF JOY (NEHEMIAH 13:1-14) LENT DAY 31

    THE TIME OF JOY (NEHEMIAH 13:1-14) LENT DAY 31 REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “Time of joy” A time of joy is a period of great happiness, peace, contentment, and success in one’s life or in the life of a group of people. We shall reflect on the fact that during the time of…

  • DEDICATION (NEHEMIAH 12:27-47) LENT DAY 30

    DEDICATION (NEHEMIAH 12:27-47) LENT DAY 30 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Dedication” Dedication means to ceremonially unveil or assign an edifice, monument or something of value to God for the purpose of it usage. Nehemiah and the people of Israel dedicated the reconstructed wall through an elaborate ceremony. We shall reflect on the…

  • ISRAEL’S INHERITANCE (NEHEMIAH 11:1-4,20-39) LENT DAY 29

    ISRAEL’S INHERITANCE (NEHEMIAH 11:1-4,20-39) LENT DAY 29 REFLECTION “Israel’s Inheritance” is the theme for our reflection. An inheritance is a property which a person receives from someone who has died. It also means hereditary succession to a property. Israel’s inheritance means the restoration of the people of Israel to the land of their ancestors after decades of exile…

  • THE PEOPLE’S DEDICATION TO FULFILLING GOD’S LAW (NEHEMIAH 10:28-39) LENT DAY 28

    REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “The people’s dedication to fulfilling God’s law” The theme means that the people of Israel unanimously resolved to obey the Word of God. We shall reflect on the fact that in our covenant relationship with God, our main or fundamental obligation or responsibility as the people of God is…

  • THE PEOPLE AND GOD’S PROMISE (NEHEMIAH 9:1-8, 32-38) LENT DAY 27

    REFLECTION “The people and God’s promise” is the theme for our reflection. The phrase “a people” means the members of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group. God’s promise refers to the redemptive obligation God has imposed upon Himself to do in the lives of those He has a covenant relationship with. This obligation is…

  • THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE (NEHEMIAH 7:1-7,70-73) LENT DAY 25

    THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE (NEHEMIAH 7:1-7,70-73) LENT DAY 25 THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE (NEHEMIAH 7:1-7,70-73) LENT DAY 25 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The city and its people”. After Nehemiah led the building of the broken walls of Jerusalem in Judah, he focused on the city and its inhabitants . We…

  • ACCEPT JESUS AND LIVE (LENT DAY 26)

    ACCEPT JESUS AND LIVE (LENT DAY 26) SCRIPTURE READING NUMBERS 21:4-9EPHESIANS 2:1-10JOHN 3:14-21 When we are seriously sick, we visit the doctor for treatment. Sometimes the nature of treatment may involve spending a lot of time and money. The unavoidable fact is that no matter how we seek medical treatment our lives on earth will…

  • LET US SET OUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT! (NEHEMIAH 6:1-19) LENT DAY 24

    LET US SET OUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT! (NEHEMIAH 6:1-19) LENT DAY 24 The theme for our reflection is “Let us set our priorities straight! To set one’s priorities straight means to understand what things are most important for one to do or deal with. We shall reflect on the fact amid disruptions we must set our…

  • DIE WITH JESUS AND LIVE (LENT DAY 26)

    DIE WITH JESUS AND LIVE (LENT DAY 26) SCRIPTURE READINGSJEREMIAH 31:31-34HEBREWS 5:5-10JOHN 12:20-33 The normal order of our existence on this earth is that we live to die, however, the theme of the day indicates to us that we die to live. This is only possible through Jesus Christ. The theme for our reflection is…

  • THE DANGER FROM WITHIN (NEHEMIAH 5:1-19) LENT DAY 23

    THE DANGER FROM WITHIN (NEHEMIAH 5:1-19) LENT DAY 23 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Danger from within” Danger means the possibility of something unpleasant, injurious or harmful happening. “Danger from with within” means a looming harm that may occur if a certain state of affairs is allowed to continue among a group of…

  • TRUST GOD AND FOCUS ON DOING YOUR PART (NEHEMIAH 4:1-18) LENT DAY 22

    TRUST GOD AND FOCUS ON DOING YOUR PART (NEHEMIAH 4:1-18) LENT DAY 22 REFLECTION Trust God and focus on doing your part. Trust in God means to have faith in God and faith “…is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) In other words, trusting God…

  • HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED? (NEHEMIAH 3:6-21) LENT DAY 21

    HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED? (NEHEMIAH 3:6-21) LENT DAY 21 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “How will you be remembered?” To be remembered means to be kept in people’s memories because of a particular action or quality. “How will you be remembered?” means what impact are you currently making or what useful or beneficial qualities do you possess which will continue…

  • GOD’S TIMING IS GOOD TIMING (NEHEMIAH 2:11-3:5) LENT DAY 20

    GOD’S TIMING IS GOOD TIMING (NEHEMIAH 2:11-3:5)LENT DAY 20 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is God’s timing is good timing” Timing means the choice, judgement, or control of when something should be done. God’s timing is good timing” means God’s choice for our lives or His approval and intervention with regards to events in our…

  • HE WHO OVERCOMES (REVELATION 21:1-7) LENT DAY 18

    HE WHO OVERCOMES (REVELATION 21:1-7) LENT DAY 18 REFLECTION “He who overcomes” is the theme for our reflection. To overcome means to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something. “He who overcomes” in the context of our theme and Scripture reading means to defeat or triumph over sin to receive the gift of…

  • UNDERSTANDING GOD’S PURPOSE (LENT DAY 19)

    UNDERSTANDING GOD’S PURPOSE (LENT DAY 19) SCRIPTURE READINGS EXODUS 20:1-171 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25JOHN 2:13-22 The theme for our meditation is “Understanding God’s purpose”. In Genesis 1:26-27, “…God said Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky…

  • PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY (REVELATION 19:6-9) LENT DAY 17

    PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY (REVELATION 19:6-9) LENT DAY 17 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Preparing for the journey. To prepare means to be ready for an event. A journey is an act of travelling from one place to another. Preparing for the journey in the context of today’s Scripture reading means to be…

  • SPIRIT SERMONS (ACT 2:14-21) LENT DAY 16

    SPIRIT SERMONS (ACT 2:14-21) LENT DAY 16 REFLECTION“Spirit sermons” is the theme for our reflection. A sermon is a speech or an exposition based on a selected Scripture or the Word of God. Its purpose is to reveal God’s will to humanity and teach us the nature of God’s relationship with humanity and humanity’s relationship…

  • MENDING THE GAP (JOHN 1:1-14) LENT DAY 14

    MENDING THE GAP (JOHN 1:1-14) LENT DAY 14 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Mending the Gap”. To mend means to repair something which is broken or damaged. A gap means a break between two objects or things or a break in continuity between two things. In human relationships, a gap means a severance…

  • FILLED WITH LAUGHTER (PSALM 126:1-6) LENT DAY 13

    FILLED WITH LAUGHTER (PSALM 126:1-6) LENT DAY 13 REFLECTION Filled with laughter is the theme for our reflection. Filled with laughter means experiencing joy or happiness after a period of agony or suffering. Psalm 126 is believed to be written after the Lord delivered the Israelites from captivity in Babylon. They prayed for liberation and…

  • SHARING IN CHRIST’S SUFFERING (LENT DAY 12)

    SHARING IN CHRIST’S SUFFERING (LENT DAY 12) SCRIPTURE READINGS GENESIS 17:1-7, 15-16ROMANS 4:13-25MARK 8:3-38 REFLECTION Sharing in Christ’s suffering is the theme for our reflection. Sharing in Christ’s suffering means enduring hardship on account of Jesus Christ as a disciple or believer. Jesus explained sharing in His suffering when He said “Whoever wants to be…

  • THE LAW IS GIVEN (EXODUS 24:9-18) LENT DAY 9

    THE LAW IS GIVEN (EXODUS 24:9-18) LENT DAY 9 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The Law is Given” Generally, the law is the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members. It may be enforced by the imposition of penalties. Biblically, God’s law is the set of commandments given to believers to…

  • THE GENERATION OF TERAH (GENESIS 11:27-32) LENT DAY 8

    THE GENERATION OF TERAH (GENESIS 11:27-32) LENT DAY 8 REFLECTION The theme for reflection is “the Generation of Terah” A generation is all of the people born and living at about the same time. The generation of Terah means all the people Terah gave birth to who survived around the same time or period. We…

  • THE HEART OF THE MATTER (1 CORINTHIANS 13:8-13) LENT DAY 7

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER (1 CORINTHIANS 13:8-13) LENT DAY 7 REFLECTIONThe heart of the matter is the theme for our reflection. The heart of the matter means the most important or essential part of a subject matter or a discussion. We shall discover that love is at the heart of the matter or is…

  • ONE LANGUAGE, ONE SPEECH (GENESIS 11:1-8) LENT DAY 6

    ONE LANGUAGE, ONE SPEECH (GENESIS 11:1-8) LENT DAY 6 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “one language, one speech” One language, one speech” connotes a sense of mutual understanding and unity. We shall reflect on the fact that one language, one speech without the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and obedience to the Word…

  • PARENTING (HOSEA 11:1-11)

    PARENTING (HOSEA 11:1-11) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Parenting. Parenting is the process of raising children and providing them with protection and care to ensure their healthy development into adulthood. Parenting is one of the most demanding but fulfilling stewardship roles God has given to human beings. It comes with great responsibility and…

  • CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE (LENT DAY 5)

    CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE (LENT DAY 5) SCRIPTURE READINGSGENESIS 9:8-171 PETER 3 18-22MARK 1:9-15 A person is said to be an example if he or she possesses the desired qualities that represent the standard that all are expected to achieve. The theme for our deliberation is Jesus our Example. We shall be guided by the following…

  • “BECAUSE YOU HAVE DONE THIS…” (GENESIS 3:14-24) LENT DAY 4

    “BECAUSE YOU HAVE DONE THIS…” (GENESIS 3:14-24) LENT DAY 4 REFLECTIONThe theme for today’s reflection is, “Because you have done this…” “Because you have done this…” means a forbidden act has been committed hence the guilty party is liable for punishment. We learn from Genesis 3:14-24 that the consequences or result of the serpent’s deceit…

  • TEMPTATIONS (GENESIS 3:1-13) LENT DAY 3

    REFLECTIONS Temptation means the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. In Christianity, temptation simply means the desire to disobey God. We are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve, our focus will be on the temptation they went through in Genesis 3:1-13, and then juxtapose it with the temptation Jesus went…

  • LOVE IN PRACTICE (1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-7) (LENT DAY 2)

    LOVE IN PRACTICE (1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-7) (LENT DAY 2) REFLECTION “Love in practice” is the theme for our reflection. Paul emphasized the importance of love in Christian fellowship and admonished the Corinthian Church that everything in the Church of Christ must be done in love or motivated by love. The kind of love that must…

  • TRUE FASTING (ASH WEDNESDAY)

    TRUE FASTING (ASH WEDNESDAY) SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 58:1-122 CORINTHIANS 6:1-10MATTHEW 6:1-6,16-21 REFLECTION Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent (40 days of fasting, prayers and reflecting on God’s Word in preparation for Easter). It is a day that reminds us that human beings are mere ashes, therefore, we must be reconciled to God through Jesus…

  • PRISONER IN THE LORD (EPHESIANS 4:1-6)

    PRISONER IN THE LORD (EPHESIANS 4:1-6) REFLECTIONPrisoner in the Lord is the theme for our reflection. A prisoner is someone being held in confinement. Commonly, a prisoner is a criminal who is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of a crime or a person who has been arrested by law enforcement and is being held…