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  • FAMILIES OF FAITH (2 TIMOTHY 1:15-2:13)

    FAMILIES OF FAITH (2 TIMOTHY 1:15-2:13) REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is Families of faith. A church is made up of members of different families. Some of the families may even have their progenitors as the founding members of the church for which we now have the second, third, fourth or more generations of families…

  • FAITH NURTURERS (2 TIMOTHY 1:1-14)

    FAITH NURTURERS (2 TIMOTHY 1:1-14) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Faith nurturers”. A nurturer is someone who takes care of others, offering food, protection, support, encouragement, spiritual and moral training . It is fundamentally about bringing up or training a person to become productive or resourceful to society. A faith nurturer is a…

  • CHALLENGE AND CONTENTMENT (1 TIMOTHY 6:1-10)

    Challenge and Contentment in 1 Timothy 6:1-10 REFLECTION The theme for reflection is “Challenge and Contentment.” A challenge is a difficult or undesirable situation. Contentment is a state of happiness and satisfaction. Paul encourages Timothy to overcome the challenges posed by false teachers in the church. He is to teach and promote the Christian virtue…

  • CHOSEN BY CHRIST TO SERVE

    SCRIPTURE READING ACT 10:44-481 JOHN 5:1-6JOHN 15:9-17 The theme for our reflection today is Chosen by Christ to serve. To be chosen means to be appointed for a particular purpose. We have been chosen by Christ to serve God’s purpose. To help us better appreciate the theme we shall discuss the theme by looking at…

  • CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP (1 TIMOTHY 5:17-25)

    CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP (1 TIMOTHY 5:17-25) REFLECTION “Challenges of leadership” is the theme for our reflection. Challenges are difficult situations or tasks that require great effort and determination. On the other hand, Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of people to influence and guide followers or members of an organization, society…

  • COMMUNITY OF CARE (1 TIMOTHY 5:1-16)

    COMMUNITY OF CARE (1 TIMOTHY 5:1-16) REFLECTION Community of care is the theme for our reflection. Community of care means a community that looks out for each other, takes an interest in and works to address the physical, emotional, and health and safety well-being of all community members. The church is not only a faith…

  • TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY (1 TIMOTHY 4)

    TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY (1 TIMOTHY 4) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Train yourself to be godly”. To train means to acquire a particular skill or type of behaviour through practice and instruction over a period of time. To be godly means to conform to the teachings of Scripture and obey the…

  • A HIGH CALLING (1 TIMOTHY 3)

    A HIGH CALLING (1 TIMOTHY 3) REFLECTION “A high calling ” is the theme for our reflection. A high calling means appointed, consecrated, ordained commissioned or elevated to serve as a leader in the Church. Christian leadership is a high calling. A high calling requires a higher standard of character and expectation when it comes…

  • A LOCAL DIFFICULTY (1 TIMOTHY 1:18-2:15)

    A LOCAL DIFFICULTY (1 TIMOTHY 1:18-2:15) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “A local difficulty” A local relates or is restricted to a particular area or one’s neighbourhood. Difficult means a thing that is hard to understand. A local difficulty is a challenging situation that is limited to a particular area or neighbourhood. We…

  • SINGING A NEW SONG (REVELATION 14: 1-3)

    SINGING A NEW SONG (REVELATION 14: 1-3) REFLECTION Singing a new song is the theme for our reflection. In the context of our theme to singing a new song will become the preserve of those who are saved and taken to Heaven. Singing and praising God is going to be our source of joy and…

  • LET HIM SING PRAISES (JAMES 5:13-15)

    LET HIM SING PRAISES (JAMES 5:13-15) REFLECTION“Let him sing praises” is the theme for our reflection. To sing praises means to enthusiastically extol the virtues, attributes, benefits and the glory of God through music. We shall reflect on the fact that we must express our joyful or happy moments by singing praises to God. Beloved…

  • REMAINING IN CHRIST

    SCRIPTURE READING ACT 8:26-401 JOHN 4:7-21JOHN 15:1-8 The theme for our meditation today is “Remaining in Christ” To remain in Christ means Christ is the source of our productivity and sustenance. A vine is the plant that produces grape fruits used for wine. A branch can only produce fruit when it remains in the vine.…

  • WATCH CAREFULLY (EPHESIANS 5:15-20)

    WATCH CAREFULLY (EPHESIANS 5:15-20) REFLECTION Watch carefully is the theme for our reflection. To watch carefully means to give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. Watch carefully is a piece of advice offered concerning prudent future action. We shall reflect on the fact that because the days are…

  • SINGING THE BLUES (LAMENTATIONS 1:1-16)

    SINGING THE BLUES (LAMENTATIONS 1:1-16) “Singing the blues” is the theme for our reflection. Singing the blues is an idiomatic expression that means to feel sad and discouraged. Singing the blues can also refers to a song of lamentation that is borne out of sadness and discouragement. We shall reflect on the fact that a…

  • TELL OUT, MY SOUL (ISAIAH 12:1-6)

    REFLECTION “Tell out, my soul” is the theme for our reflection. Tell out means to proclaim, confess or express one’s state of mind or emotions. The soul is the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being, that which confers individuality and humanity, often considered to be synonymous with the mind or the self. “Tell…

  • THANKSGIVING (PSALM 95:1-7)

    Psalm 95:1-7 which revealed our hymn numbered 27:1-3 ” Miva mikafu Mawu nunyala kple nuseto ga.” is a beautiful passage from the Book of Psalms expressing praise, thanksgiving, and reverence to God. As we explore these verses, we will discover valuable lessons about worship, gratitude, and the nature of God in the hymn 27:1-3. Psalm…

  • CHRIST, OUR GOOD SHEPHERD

    CHRIST, OUR GOOD SHEPHERD SCRIPTURE READING ACT 4:5-121 JOHN 3:16-24JOHN 10:11-18 The theme for our reflection is “Christ, our good shepherd” A shepherd is a person who tends or rears sheep. It also means to direct and guide in a particular direction. We can therefore rephrase the theme as “Christ, is our provider and the…

  • FREEDOM TO SING (2 CHRONICLES 5:1-14)

    FREEDOM TO SING (2 CHRONICLES 5:1-14) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the freedom to sing. Freedom to sing means having the liberty to make musical sounds with the voice. We shall reflect on the fact that once upon a time, singing in the temple was a preserve of a selected few but now…

  • SONGS OF REFUGE (2 SAMUEL 22:1-4)

    SONGS OF REFUGE (2 SAMUEL 22:1-4) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the “Songs of refuge”. Refuge is the state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty. God is our refuge because He shelters us from pursuit, danger or difficulty hence songs of refuge are composed and sang to acknowledge, praise and appreciate…

  • RESPONDING TO SONGS OF EMOTION (1 SAMUEL 18:1-9)

    RESPONDING TO SONGS OF EMOTION (1 SAMUEL 18:1-9) REFLECTION Responding to songs of emotion. Songs of emotion are songs borne out of a strong feeling, one’s circumstances or mood. We shall reflect on the fact that we must demonstrate spiritual maturity and restraint so that we do not respond negatively or unfavourably to events that…

  • A SONG OF WARNING (DEUTERONOMY 31:19-22)

    A SONG OF WARNING (DEUTERONOMY 31:19-22) REFLECTION “Song of warning” is the theme for our reflection.  A song is a piece of music composition with words intended to be sung. A warning is something said or written to tell people of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant things that might happen. A song of…

  • JESUS AT OUR SIDE

    JESUS AT OUR SIDE SCRIPTURE READINGSACT 3:12-191 JOHN 3:1-7LUKE 24:36-48 The theme of our reflection is “Jesus at our side” To be at person’s side means to be faithful and offer dependable support, guide and comfort. Jesus at our side means Jesus is our is our trusted, faithful and dependable friend and Lord who we…

  • REBUILDING: RELATIONSHIP (JOHN 21:15-19)

    REBUILDING: RELATIONSHIP (JOHN 21:15-19) REFLECTION “Rebuilding: Relationship” is the theme for our reflection. Relationship is the bond and affection shared among two or more people or how people regard and behave towards each other with affection. Sometime a relationship can be fracture and it has to rebuilt. We shall reflect on the fact that a broken relationship…

  • REBUILDING: SAFETY (DEUTERONOMY 19:7-14)

    REBUILDING: SAFETY (DEUTERONOMY 19:7-14) REFLECTION “Rebuilding: Safety” is the theme for our reflection. Rebuilding connotes reconciliation or the restoration of a broken relationship in a context where a person has unintentionally or without malicious intent taken the life of a close relative. Safety in the context of our theme is the asylum granted to a…

  • STEPS TO RECONCILIATION: FORGIVENESS (MATTHEW 18:21-35)

    STEPS TO RECONCILIATION: FORGIVENESS (MATTHEW 18:21-35) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Forgiveness”. Forgiveness means to cancel a person’s debt of offence or wrongdoings. Forgiveness is the last but most important element in the reconciliation process. We have reflected on the various steps to reconciliation by looking at confession, repentance and restitution. We shall…

  • STEPS TO RECONCILIATION: REPENTANCE (JEREMIAH 34:8-16)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Steps to reconciliation: Repentance” Repentance means a sincere turning away from sin in both the mind and heart to receive forgiveness and to reconcile with God. We looked at confession as the first step to reconciliation, in this reflection we shall look at repentance as the second step to…

  • GROWTH IN FAITH, LOVE, AND PEACE

    GROWTH IN FAITH, LOVE AND PEACE SCRIPTURE READINGACT 4:32-351 JOHN 1:1-2:2JOHN 20:19-31 REFLECTION“Growth in faith, love and peace” is the theme for our reflection. Growth is the process of developing or increasing. Faith “is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1). Love is patient, love is…

  • EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: PEACE WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS (HEBREWS 12:14-17)

    EXAMPLES OF RECONCILIATION: PEACE WITH OUR NEIGHBOURS (HEBREWS 12:14-17) REFLECTION Examples of reconciliation: Peace with our neighbours” is the theme for our reflection. Peace with our neighbours means to live in harmony with everyone. We shall reflect on the fact that to make peace with our neighbours is a cardinal Christian virtue and the mark…

  • 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…