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REFLECTION The theme for our reflection today is evil. Evil is an unpleasant act opposed to God’s will or commandment. In other words, evil is simply a sin committed against God. King Jeroboam of the Northern Kingdom refused to repent even after encountering God’s mercy. He had to face the ramification or consequences of his…

REFLECTION Leading with integrity, following with insight! is the theme for our reflection. Integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one’s actions. Insight is the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something. In today’s Scripture reading, we observe that an old prophet in Bethel, the Northern…

REFLECTION Forgive your enemies is the theme for our reflection. To forgive means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offence or to cancel the punishment of the offender. Forgiveness can also be defined as cancelling the dept of a debtor as if he or she never owed. Forgiveness is showing mercy…

REFLECTION “I’ve got the power” is the theme for our reflection. Power is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events. It is also the possession of control, authority, or influence over others. The power referred to in today’s reflection is political power. After the reign…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ” the Lord’s response to Solomon” King Solomon had prayed for the Lord’s presence to abide with the nation. God appeared to Solomon and responded “I have heard your prayer and your plea, which you have made before me. I have consecrated this house that you have built,…

JEREMIAH 29:4-7 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 LUKE 17:11-19 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our Sunday reflection is “Give thanks to God in all things” To give thanks means to express gratitude or appreciation to God. We shall proceed to discuss three reasons for which we must give thanks to God in all things: Firstly, it is…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the ark arrives and the cloud settles. The Ark of the Covenant was one of the most instrumental symbols of faith and God’s presence. After building the temple, there was the need to place the Ark in the temple to usher the glory of the Lord into the…

REFLECTION Solomon builds the temple is the theme for our reflection. A temple is a building devoted to the worship of God. After several years of expectation, Solomon’s era saw the building of the temple. The temple was built meticulously with the best materials and modern architectural design at the time. (1 Kings 6:2-8). It…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is a wise ruling. A ruling is an authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge. A wise ruling is a decision or pronouncement made based on careful thought, discernment or good judgement. King Solomon encountered a challenging situation where two women claimed to be the mother…

REFLECTION Solomon asks for wisdom. Wisdom is the the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement or discernment. Wisdom is not complete without discernment and to have discernment you must have a relationship with God and know His will. It is for this reason we are enlightened in  Proverbs 9:10 that “The fear of…

REFLECTION Solomon becomes King is theme for our reflection. A king is a male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. King David had aged and was approaching the end of his reign as King of Isreal. (1 Kings 1:1) Unknown to King David, his fourth son…

REFLECTION The peace of Christ is the theme for our reflection. The common and worldly understanding of peace is freedom from disturbance or a state or period in which there is no war or the absence of war. The big question is: Is the world truly free from disturbance? Can the world truly experience peace…

REFLECTION Unusual kindness on the seashore is the theme for our reflection. Unusual means something not habitually or commonly occurring or done. Kindness means the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Unusual kindness can be explained as an act of generosity that is beyond the expectation of the recipient especially when it done by…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, the Tabithas in our midst. Who was Tabitha? We are told by Luke the historian that “… there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. (Acts 9:36). Her good works and acts of charity…

REFLECTION Stop trying to like and start start trying to love is the theme for our reflection. Like can be used to indicate a preference for someone or something. Love means a strong feeling towards someone. Liking someone means that you are happy to be with that person. Loving someone means that you cannot live without…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is what’s is in a name? A name is a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to. Jews like many races and tribes in the world have had a strong history and norm of naming children purposefully based on…

REFLECTION What must I do? is the theme for our reflection. The theme is a question posed by a rich ruler to Jesus concerning his obligation if he will qualify for the Kingdom of God or eternal life? After meeting the requirement he had hitherto believed are needed to make one eligible for the Kingdom…

AMOS 6:1-7 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-21 LUKE 16: 19-31 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our Sunday reflection is “we shall account for our stewardship”. To give account means to produce a record of how one has used the resources placed under his or her care or management to his or her master or superior within a…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is kindness returned.  In 2 kings 4:8-17, we learnt that the Shunamite woman was kind to the Prophet Elisha, in 2 Kings 4:18-37, Elisha now returns the kindness. Truly, one good turn deserves another. The woman was initially kind to the man of God and when her son died,…

REFLECTION Kindness given is the theme for our reflection. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. The Shunamite woman and her husband were kind to the prophet Elisha. Kindness is at the heart of hospitality. Kindness is not done by accident but it is a willful act. In other words, no one…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is true fasting. The common understanding of fasting is abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance, additionally, Isaiah 58:5-12 helps us to understand true fasting and its features. Beloved in the Lord, true fasting is not only an outward display of…

REFLECTION Loving receiving is the theme of our reflection. Most of our prayers are dedicated to a myriad of requests, we love to receive from God. Indeed many Christians think God needs nothing from us but we need everything from Him hence we love receiving. In Matthew 26:6-13, the woman with an alabaster flask of…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the pattern. A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done. A pattern is also a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution. Psalm 23 demonstrate the pattern of God’s love as a…

REFLECTION Words of life is the theme for our reflection. Words of life are the teachings of Christ that guides us in our daily walk and relationship with God. Obeying the Words of Life will enable us to fulfill God’s will and have His will done in our lives. Jesus in His teaching highlights three…

REFLECTION Words of a Convicting truth is theme for our reflection. A Convicting truth is a fact presented or an evidence adduced that leads a person to the admission of his or her error or the truth of his or her action. Jesus used the parable of the dishonest manager to teach those who are…

REFLECTION Words for a living hope is the theme for our reflection. Words for a living hope are words of assurance of a brighter future, revival, tranformatiom and salvation from our Lord to us as a result of our repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation with Him. The prodigal son was spiritually lost and dead but the…

EXODUS 32:7-14 1 TIMOTHY 1:12-17 LUKE 15:1-10 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Repentance. Repentance is the sincere act of showing regret or remorse for a sin committed against God and our fellow human beings whiles seeking mercy, forgiveness, transformation and reconciliation from God. We shall discuss the following points; Firstly, beloved in…

REFLECTION Grace is free, but it’s not cheap is the theme for our reflection. Grace can be defined as an unmerited mercy or favour. In other words, we do not merit God’s mercy, forgiveness and salvation yet Jesus saved us and called us to become His disciples and children of God. For this reason, Jesus…

REFLECTION Family meals and dinner parties is the theme for our reflection. A family is a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption or a group of usually related individuals who may live together under a common household authority and especially who have reciprocal duties to each other. Ordinarily, family members would be…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “of mustard seeds and yeast”. The mustard seed starts as a tiny seed, but when properly cared for, it grows large. Similarly, yeast is a leavening agent that causes bread to rise. In both scenarios of the mustard seed and yeast, we appreciate the fact that their beginnings are…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is repentance. Repentance is the act of showing regret or remorse for a sin committed against God and our fellow human beings. Jesus teaches His audience about the temptation of self-righteousness which leads to the pointing of accusatory fingers and being judgemental of others without considering our own shortcomings.…

REFLECTION Flower children and bird watchers is the theme for our reflection. Human beings must be watchers or observers of how flowers and birds are nurtured and draw a lesson from God’s providence for these less important but observable creatures in nature. Watching little flowers or flower “children” blossom and birds feed must give us…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is death. Death is the end of life of person or an organism. Sarah, the wife of Abraham died. “Sarah lived 127 years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. And Sarah died at Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went in…

REFLECTION Making the most of it, is the theme for our reflection. To make the most of it means to use or enjoy something as much as possible or to use something in an effective way. Proverbs 31:10-31 describes a woman who is at the same time a wife, a mother, a housekeeper, an entrepreneur…

REFLECTION The dignity of work and justice. The dignity of work and justice means hard work should pay off for everyone, no matter who you are or what kind of work you do. In other words a worker deserves fair wages for his or her effort. After the fall, Adam’s punishment was to work and out…

REFLECTION Pro-creativity is the theme for our reflection. Procreativity is the capability to reproducing. Hannah was given the ability of procreativity hence she gave birth to five more children. After Hannah and Elkana had dedicated Samuel to the service of God, Eli prayed for Elkanah and Hannah to have more children after Samuel. “May the…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is committed love. Committed love is a serious and lasting romantic relationship with trust, honesty and determination. Rebekah demonstrated committed love immediately she was given to Isaac as his wife. When Rebekah recieved the bride’s wealth or dowry she did not hesitate to be united with her husband although…

REFLECTION Childhood and life restored. God restored the life of the son of the widow of Zarephat through the Prophet Elijah. Childhood is the most enjoyable and nolstalgic moment of our lives on earth. It is a given that we grow into adulthood, age and then die, therefore, we least expect Childhood to be cut…

REFLECTION Living in the light of death is the theme for today’s reflection. The preacher in Ecclesiastes makes a clarion call on us to “Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;…

SCRIPTURE READINGS PROVERBS 25:6-7 HEBREWS 13:1-8 LUKE 14:7-14 SUNDAY REFLECTION Humility brings exaltation is the theme of our reflection. Humility is having the quality of low self-regard and a sense of unworthiness to serve, relate and work with others. Exaltation on the other hand is the action of elevating someone in rank or power. The theme…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is highlights and shadows. In the area of photography and images highlights are the brightest elements in an image; shadows are the darkest parts. Put in another way, highlights are the happy and interesting parts of life and shadows are sad and challenging parts of life. Our lives are…

REFLECTION Wisdom and folly is the theme for our reflection. Wisdom is the the ability  to use one’s knowledge of God’s Word and experience in life to make good decisions and judgement. Folly on the other hand, is the lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight. King Solomon draws a sharp contrast between wisdom and folly when he says…

REFLECTION Seize the day is the theme for our reflection. Seize the day means make the most of the present moment or one should enjoy life while one can. King Solomon examined life and advised that “Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has given…

REFLECTION Wise faces is the theme for our reflection. A person is considered to be wise if he or she shows experience, knowledge, and good judgement in his or her speech and conduct. It is however important to acknowledge the fact that to be wise as a believer, you must have a relationship with God…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is life and death. Life refers to our entrance and existence on earth, and death is our departure from earth, which leaves the body lifeless. King Solomon draws a contrast between life and death when he says, “A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of…

REFLECTIONS The theme for our reflection is guard your steps. Guard your steps means to be watchful or to be careful about how you behave, or you will get into trouble. King Solomon’s counsel for the Israelites concerning their relationship with God is “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God.”(Ecclesiastes 5:1). In other words,…

ISAIAH 58:9-14 HEBREWS 12:18-29 LUKE 13:10-17 SUNDAY REFLECTION God’s love against church tradition is the theme for our reflection. God’s love is the unconditional love He has for His children or believers. Church Tradition is a body of doctrines, customs or practices of a church, believed to have divine authority though not necessarily found in…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is tears of the oppressed. An oppressed person is a person subjected to harsh and authoritarian treatment. King Solomon reflects on the plight of the oppressed and said “Again I saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they…

REFLECTION The God’s gift is the theme for our reflection. A gift is a thing given willingly to someone without payment. King Solomon has observed that God’s gift to humanity is the enjoyment of fruits of their labour. “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good…