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BAPTISM OF THE LORD SCRIPTURE READING:GENESIS 1:1-5ACTS 19:1-7MARK 1:4 -11 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Baptism of the Lord”. Baptism is a sacrament and a Christian religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person’s forehead or of immersing them in water, symbolizing purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church. We shall reflect on the following points 1. The…

CHRIST, THE LIGHT OF ALL HUMANITY (NBNB EPIPHANY REFLECTION) SCRIPTURE READINGS:ISAIAH 60:1-6 EPHESIANS 3:1-12MATTHEW 2:1-12 REFLECTION Epiphany is an important day in the Christian calendar. It is observed twelve days after Christmas.  Epiphany comes from the Greek “epiphaneia”, meaning “appearance” or “manifestation,” and refers to the manifestation or revealing of Jesus Christ to the world. Epiphany is…

FALLING AWAY AND RETURNING, GOD’S LOVE NEVER CEASES (LAMENTATIONS 3:22-26) REFLECTIONFalling away and returning is the theme for our reflection. To fall away means to break off and drop to the ground. Falling away means disobedience and estrangement from God. Returning, on the other hand, means to come or go back to a place or…

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? (JOHN 1:35-39) REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is, “What are you looking for?” To look for something or someone means that the thing or person is important or needed. We shall reflect on the fact that Jesus will not turn us away when we look for Him. Beloved in the…

LIFE THROUGH THE SON (JOHN 5:16-27) The theme for our reflection is “Life through the Son” A person is described as a life giver when he or she signifies positivity, guidance, inspiration and hope in the life of others. We shall underscore the fact that we have the life or salvation through Jesus, the Son…

LIGHT THROUGH THE SON (JOHN 5:16-27) The theme for our reflection is “Light through the Son” A person is described as a light when he or she signifies positivity, guidance, inspiration and hope in the life of others. We shall underscore the fact that we experience the Light of hope and salvation through Jesus, the…

PRAISE THE LORD! SCRIPTURE READINGS: ISAIAH 63:7-9HEBREWS 2:10-18 MATTHEW 2:13-23 SUNDAY REFLECTION Praise the Lord! is the theme for our reflection. To praise the Lord means to acknowledge the glory of the Lord and to lift up His Holy name through singing, prayer and proclamation. We shall reflect on the facts that 1. We must…

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (JOHN 8:12-19) REFLECTION “The Light of the world” is the theme for our reflection. A light is a source of illumination that makes things visible. The Light of the world presupposes that there was darkness in the world but light was provided to illuminate the world and make it possible…

THE SON OF GOD (JOHN 1:43-51) REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “The Son of God”. A son is a male child. The Son of God means the male child of God. God has only one male Child and this child is Jesus Christ. (John 3:16) Jesus is the Son of God because He shares…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the “The Word became flesh”. Jesus is referred to as the Word of God in John’s account of the Gospel, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things…

BEING FEARLESS (EPHESIANS 6:18-24) ADVENT REFLECTION REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is being fearless. A fearless person is bold, focused and determined to accomplish his or her mission regardless of intimidation, persecution, discouragement, threats, and perilous situations. We shall reflect on the fact that being fearless in the discharge of our calling requires prayer.…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: ISAIAH 7:10-16 ROMANS 1:1-7 MATTHEW 1:18-25 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT RELECTION Nothing is impossible with God is the theme for our reflection. Nothing is impossible with God, means that the success of every endeavour begins and ends with God. We shall reflect on the fact that: First, we must put our trust in…

DIFFERENT WORLDS (EPHESIANS 6:1-9) ADVENT REFLECTION REFLECTION “Different worlds” is the theme for our reflection. To be different means not the same as another or unlike in nature, form, or quality. World means the earthly state of human existence. Different worlds mean people are dissimilar by the state of their existence. The estate of existence is…

REFLECTION On the way to Bethlehem” is the theme for our reflection. The theme “on the way to Bethlehem” invites us to revisit the story of Joseph and Mary even as we consider Paul’s instruction to husbands and wives. We shall reflect on the fact that a successful marriage thrives on love and respect. Once…

REFLECTION Advice from John Wesley is the theme for our reflection. A piece of advice is a guidance or recommendations offered concerning prudent future action. John Wesley (1703-1791) was an Anglican Priest who later founded the Methodist Church. The theme “advice from John Wesley means John Wesley’s guidance on a particular subject matter. What then is this…

REFLECTION Overcoming hate is the theme for our reflection. Hate is an emotional expression of strong dislike and enmity borne out of bitterness and anger towards someone or a group people. Overcoming hate means to defeat or to become better in the management of strong emotions of dislike for others. We shall reflect on the…

YOUR WORDS CAN BE HELPFUL IN BUILDING OTHERS. (EPHESIANS 4:25-32). ADVENT REFLECTIONS REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “your words can be helpful in building others” The theme means our speech can be beneficial to the development of those we communicate with. We shall reflect on the fact that we must he good stewards…

SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 35:1-10JAMES 5:7-10MATTHEW 11:2-11 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Anointed for service”. To be anointed means to be chosen by a divine authority or chosen for a sacred, high, or special vocation or purpose. Sometimes it is marked by the symbolism of pouring or smearing oil upon the head of the…

REFLECTION “Take off the old and put on the new” is the theme for our reflection. To Take off the old and put on the new is an admonishment to live the transformed life. We shall reflect on the fact that taking off the old and putting on the new refers to the transformation of…

REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “Growing to become the mature body of Christ” The body of Christ refers to the church. The mature body of Christ means attaining the perfect image of Christ as a church. Growing to become the mature body of Christ means the Church developing to a stage where it can…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Make every effort to keep the bond of peace” To make every effort means to put in more energy and be determined to succeed or make something work. In Christianity, peace is being in the right or good relationship with one another as a result of our faith…

“No separation from the Love of God” is the theme for our reflection. To separate means to cause one thing or person to move or be apart from the other. Paul emphasized Christ’s inseparable love for those who are saved. Beloved in the Lord, two major categories of things can adversely affect the relationship of…

REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “understanding the depth of the love of God.” Depth in the context of our theme means the quality of being intense or extreme. Understanding the depth of the love of God means having an appreciation of how intense and extreme God’s love is for humanity. Beloved in the Lord,…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: ISAIAH 11:1-10, ROMAN 15:4-13, MATTHEW 3:1-12 REFLECTION Make straight the path of the Lord is the theme for our reflection. To make a path straight means to clear any hindrance, impediment or barrier to make a path easily accessible. John the Baptist quoted from Isaiah 40:3, A voice of one calling: “In the…

REFLECTION Heirs of the promise is the theme for our reflection. An heir is a person legally entitled to inherit a property after the owner’s demise, however, an heir in the context of our reflection refers to a person who is saved through our Lord Jesus Christ and has been assured of the Kingdom of God.…

REFLECTION ADVENT REFLECTION “Welcome into the family” is the theme for our reflection. To welcome someone means to receive or accept him or her with pleasure or gladness. A family is a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together. Again, the church is recognised as the family of…

REFLECTION “Everyone is included” is the theme for our reflection. The Lord Jesus welcomes all to His Church. Although He is a Jew, He makes His salvation available to non-Jews or Gentiles. In Acts 11:1-18, the Jewish Christians including Peter had hitherto thought erroneously that salvation was only for the Jews but, after having a…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, “Saved by scandalous grace. A scandalous activity, person or thing is considered immoral or shocking. A scandalous activity is considered a departure from the norm and is frowned upon or condemned by society. Grace is the unmerited favour or mercy of God or an unearned gift of salvation…

REFLECTIONCalled into upside-down power is the theme for our reflection. Upside-down means a state of affairs which is unusual or departs from the norm. Usually, power or authority flows from top to bottom or an up-down approach according to the standard of the world, however, in God’s economy, power is seen from an upside-down approach.…

REFLECTION “Messengers and meanings” is the theme in for our reflection. A messenger is a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages. Meanings refers to the specicial significance or quality of a thing, a person or an act. The theme “Messengers and meanings” therefore means people who run errands and their…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Marked with a seal” A seal is a stamp or engraving made with metal or stone. It is a symbol or a figure that was used to make an impression on wax or other soft substances. It was usually attached to an object like a possession or a…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: ISAIAH 2:1-5 ROMANS 13:11-14 MATTHEW 24:36-44 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT REFLECTION Advent comes from the Latin word, Adventus. It means arrival. Advent Season commences from the First Sunday of Advent to December 24 (Christmas Eve). Advent season is a period set aside by Christians for two important reasons. First, it is to commemorate…

REFLECTION “Steady support, wise words” is the theme for our reflection. A steady support is a consistent form of aid or help, such as a reliable friend, family member, or mentor who is always available to provide assistance. Wise words means insightful understanding, guidance and knowledge expressed on a subject matter. In Acts 18, we…

PUTTING ONESELF IN GOD’S HANDS (JABEZ) (1 CHRONICLES 4:9-10) REFLECTION Putting oneself in God’s hands is the theme for our reflection. To put oneself in God’s hands is to acknowledge God as the source of life and to totally depend on Him for one’s well-being and success in life. We shall reflect on the following…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is keeping faith beyond death. To keep faith means to continue to support or remain committed to someone. To keep faith beyond death means to remain committed and supportive towards a person after he or she is deceased. We shall reflect on the fact that keeping faith beyond death…

REFLECTIONDiscerning what’s right is the theme of our reflection. Discerning what’s right means possessing the ability to make good judgments or to clearly understand issues and make good and informed decisions. We shall reflect on the fact that we need God to send discerning people into our lives to help us make the right decisions…

REFLECTION “Where there’s is a will” is the theme for our reflection. The theme is part of an idiomatic expression. The complete phrase of the idiomatic expression is “where there is a will, there’s a way. The word will in the context of our theme means the firm desire and determination to have something done…

“A new commandment – Let there be love” Is the theme for reflection. A commandment is a law given by God to be obeyed as a sign of our love and faithfulness to Him. Love in the context of our reflection is the unconditional care and affection for others. Jesus gives us a new commandment…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Written on our hearts – the law in our hearts” The theme means that the Word or the commandment of God shall be cherished and obeyed by God’s people because it is inscribed in their hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit. We shall meditate on the…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Where the law is powerless, the Spirit has power” The law is powerless means that disobedience and fleshly desires render the law to be ineffective in our lives, However, the Spirit has power means the Holy Spirit enables us to live a righteous live to fulfill the requirements…

REFLECTIONThe law explained – how can we become righteous?” is the theme for our reflection. Jesus explained to His audience what it means to become righteous through the obedience of the law. We shall reflect on the fact that since Jesus is the fulfilment of the law, following His perfect example will make us righteous…

REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “Judicial Law- Guidance for the grey areas.”  Judicial law is the principles or body of rules that must guide the administration of justice by the court to ensure justice and fairness. Grey areas refer to the aspects of human activities and social life that are not yet governed by…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Ceremonial law – The smell of forgiveness”. The ceremonial law is that which prescribes rites and orders in the outward worship of God. Forgiveness is when God removes our sins and restores us. The theme can be rephrased as following the prescribed law of worship to seek the atonement…

Peace and grace be with you beloved in the Lord. I sincerely apologize for not showing up for yesterday’s Marriage Counseling meeting via Zoom as the facilitator. At the eleventh hour, I experienced headache and exhaustion caused by long travels and ministerial assignments. I had my medication administered as I patiently waited to start the…

REFLECTION“We do go on a bit” is the theme for our reflection.  “To go on a bit” is an idiomatic expression used to describe a person who talks too much or incessantly. We do go on a bit means sometimes we talk too much without engaging others in a meaningful conversation and dialogue. We shall…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: JUDGES 4:1-7, 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11, MATTHEW 25:14-30 REFLECTIONS “Faithful stewards” is the theme for our reflection. To be faithful means to be loyal, committed, dutiful, and steadfast. A steward is a person entrusted to manage the property or affairs of another person. Faithful stewards are loyal, committed, and trustworthy people put in charge…

REFLECTION “Hope in times of catastrophe” is the theme for our reflection. Generally, hope means a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. However, in Christianity, hope means the confident expectation in the promises and salvation of the Lord. A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage.…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, “There is only us.”There is only us” connote the feeling of superiority over other people who do not belong to our group or class. “There is only us” is a a derogative statement that demonstrates superiority complex against other people. We shall reflect on the fact that it…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “From the Donkey’s mouth.” We shall reflect on the fact that God can expose our folly through any means He desires. Balaam’s folly was exposed through his donkey’s mouth when he failed to perceive and follow the Lord’s will. Beloved in the Lord, God is able to teach…

SCRIPTURE READINGS EZEKIEL 34:11-24EPHESIANS 1:15-23MATTHEW 25:31-46 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is called to serve. To be called means to be appointed, anointed, or ordained by God for a specific assignment. Generally, to serve means to perform duties or services for another person or an organization. Paul defines service to God as “…to…