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REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Balanced body.” A balanced body is one in which each part of the body works with one another to create and maintain a stable person. Similarly, the church is the body of Christ, and for the body of Christ to be balanced and efficient, all the spiritual gifts must work…

AMOS 6:1-71 TIMOTHY 6:6-21LUKE 16: 19-31 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our Sunday reflection is “Responsibility to the marginalized”. To be marginalized means to be socially, economically and politically excluded or to be systematically disadvantaged and rendered unworthy or unimportant by dorminant class of people in society who will power and influence. “Responsibility to the…

REFLECTION“Who do you think you are?” is the theme for our reflection. “Who do you think you are?” means the questioner is implying that the person to whom the question is addressed has exceeded their authority, and interfered in something which was not their business. It is also a way of telling someone through the use…

Jesus encourages civil obedience through the payment of tax even as we serve God as believers. REFLECTION Justice over greed is the theme for our reflection. Justice is acting on morally right and fair principles. Greed is an intense selfish desire for something. We are required to act justly even when we are tempted to…

REFLECTION “Day and night, light and dark” is the theme for our reflection. Day and night represent the basic division of time, whereas light and dark describe the nature of day and night. Usually, there is light from the sun during the day and darkness at night, although there are days when we experience moonlight.…

REFLECTION  ‘Pressing  the reset button’ is the theme for our reflection today. To reset means to move something back to an original place or position. It may also mean to start afresh. We shall discover that a critical study of the law concerning the weekly observation of Sabbath according to Exodus 20:8 has two important factors.…

AT THE JOURNEY’S END, NEVER AGAIN (GENESIS 8:13-22) The theme for our reflection is, “At the journey’s end, never again.” A journey’s end means the finishing line or landing place. Never again means a resolution to refrain from repeating an act in the future. God ended the flood and promised to never again to destroy…

REFLECTION “Death of Saul” is the theme for our reflection. Death is the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person. We shall reflect on the fact that death is certain if we contend with God. 1 Samuel 31 describes the catastrophic defeat of Israel by the Philistines…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Winning back that which is lost” To win back that which is lost means to fight and retrieve one’s bona fide property. We shall reflect on the fact that to win back that which is lost requires the enablement and guidance of the Lord. In 1 Samuel 30, after…

REFLECTION The cost of disobedience is the theme for our reflection. Disobedience is not following the rules or instructions given to you by an authority figure. “The cost of disobedience” refers to the negative consequences, punishments, or losses incurred as a result of failing to obey rules, laws, or commands, whether from a divine authority, social…

Kindly click or follow the link to listen to today’s reflection. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1QzRvKb7VE/  REFLECTION Taking advantage is the theme for our reflection. To take advantage is to explore or seize a favourable opportunity to execute an action. Taking advantage in the context of our reflection means seizing the opportunity to harm one’s enemy when he or…

REFLECTION The theme of our reflection is the bond between Jonathan and David. A bond is a close connection between two or more people based on shared feelings, experiences or interests. We shall focus on the bond between David and Jonathan. Jonathan was a man of integrity who reasoned beyond his father’s paranoid character and…

REFLECTION Confidence in time of peril is the theme for our reflection. Confidence is the belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. For Christians, confidence is having faith or relying on God in all situations. Peril on the other hand means serious and immediate danger. We may rephrase the…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is God’s Favour. God’s favour is the divine grace, kindness, and approval shown by God to people, leading to blessings and special treatment. We shall reflect on the fact that in God’s economy, the least are also favoured. Beloved in the Lord, when the people of God requested a…

EXODUS 32:7-141 TIMOTHY 1:12-17LUKE 15:1-10 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is God’s unique kind of love of forgiveness. God’s unique kind of forgiveness borne out of His love for us through His son Jesus Christ. It is when He graciously and mercifully declares us justified although we have sinned against Him and deserve…

GOD IS LOVE, HEED THE WARNINGS (1 SAMUEL 8:1-22) REFLECTION “God is love, heed the warnings” is the theme for our reflection. “God is love, heed the warnings” means that God cares for us unconditionally; therefore, we must listen and follow admonishment. We shall reflect on the fact that God loves us unconditionally and He…

REFLECTON The theme for our reflection is “The people turn back to God” To turn back to God is a sign of repentance. We shall reflect on the fact that when we turn back to God, we shall experience His redemptive power. In 1 Samuel 7, after twenty years with the Ark of the Covenant, Samuel…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “A believer’s Worst predicament” “Worst predicament” refers to the most difficult, unpleasant, or dangerous situation, particularly one that is hard to get out of or resolve. We shall reflect on the fact that a believer’s worst predicament is when the glory of God departs from him or her. This fact…

HERE I AM (1 SAMUEL 3:1-21) REFLECTION “Here I am” is the theme for our reflection. “Here I am” is a statement in response to someone searching for or looking for you. It is the willingness to be found by whoever is calling us. We shall reflect on the fact that to prove our readiness…

REFLECTION “A vow fulfilled” is the theme for our reflection. A “vow fulfilled” means successfully carrying out a solemn promise, obligation, or commitment made to God or another person. We shall reflect on the fact that we must have a parental vow of offering our children as living sacrifices unto the Lord, with the hope that they…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “What’s in a name?” The question, “What’s in a name?”  refers to the idea that a name is merely a label and doesn’t inherently change the nature of the thing it represents. We shall reflect on the fact that there were people who were not named in Scripture,…

SCRIPTURE READINGPSALM 139:1-6, 13-18PHILEMON 1:8-21LUKE 14:25-33 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “bearing the cost of discipleship.” A disciple is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. The cost of discipleship is the suffering, challenges, or burdens a person must carry or incur on account of following Jesus or becoming His disciple. The…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Hidden Depths.” Hidden Depths refers to profound or subtle qualities that are not immediately obvious in a person, thing, or situation, requiring deeper insight or time to discover. We shall reflect on the fact that apart from the main actors of Jesus’ ministry, there are hidden depths of people…

GENEROSITY AND CRITICISM (MARK 14:1-9) REFLECTION  Generosity and Criticism” is the theme for our reflection. Generosity is the willingness to give or support others. Criticism is the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. We shall reflect on the fact that being generous to the poor is a collective responsibility; therefore, we…

THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLETS (MARK 12:41-44) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Throw down the gauntlets”. Throw down the gauntlet is an idiomatic expression which means to challenge or confront someone. Jesus threw down the gauntlets when He told the disciples the true essence of giving at the place of worship. Jesus helps us to…

REFLECTION “Extra, Extra, read all about it” is the theme for our reflection. An extra is a term of art in the film industry. It is the name for an actor who plays supporting roles in movies. In film, an extra is a performer, also known as a background actor or supporting artist, who appears in…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Seldom told. “Seldom told” means rarely or infrequently mentioned. The word “seldom” means “rarely” or “infrequently,” so when something is “seldom told,” it means it is not told very often or that it is a rare occurrence to be told that thing. We shall reflect on the fact that many…

SCRIPTURE READINGSJEREMIAH 2:4-13HEBREWS 13:1-8, 15-16LUKE 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. The opposite of humility is pride. It is the feeling that one is more important than others. Exaltation, on…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Encouraged through the Word of God” To be encouraged means to be inspired, emboldened or strengthened. Encouraged through the Word of God means drawing inspiration and strength from God’s will and promises in Scripture. It also means being guided by the sermons, exhortations and reflection from Scripture. We…

REFELCTION The theme for our reflection is “To Him who is able”. To be able means having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something or being able to solve a problem. We shall reflect on the fact that while we are unable or limited in our abilities, we rely on the God who is…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The God who rescues” To rescue means to save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation. We shall reflect on the fact that we serve a God who watches over us and rescues us from our enemies. Beloved in the Lord, David’s life was an example and testimony…

REFLECTION “Do not be discouraged” is the theme for our reflection. Do not be discouraged means do not be disheartened or lose confidence. We shall reflect on the fact that we must not be discouraged because God is always with us. Beloved in the Lord, we must not be discouraged because God is always with…

REFLECTION “Imitating Christ’s Humility” is the theme for our reflection. To imitate means to copy someone’s speech or behaviour, or to copy something as a model. Christ’s humility is serving God and humanity, doing the will of God rather than one’s will and considering others more important than oneself. The theme is a call to…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Comfort my people.” To comfort means to give strength and hope to others who are in trouble or emotional pain. We shall reflect on the fact that our greatest comfort is knowing that God is supreme and owns the universe, which he sustains and controls. Beloved in the Lord,…

SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 58:9-14HEBREWS 12:18-29LUKE 13:10-17 SUNDAY REFLECTION God’s love and church tradition is the theme for our reflection. God’s love is the unconditional love He has for His children or believers through our Lord Jesus Christ. Church Tradition is a body of doctrines, customs or practices of a church, believed to have divine authority…

REFLECTION “Whose Son is the Christ?” is the theme for our reflection. Jesus seized the opportunity to teach his audience about the humanity and divinity of the Messiah. Beloved in the Lord, it was common knowledge that Jesus is the son of David or a descendant of David; however, for the Sadducees, if there is…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is shouting stones. Stones are not living things therefore it is impossible for stones to shout yet when the disciples were saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the…

STEPS TO RECONCILIATION: RESTITUTION (LUKE 19:1-10) REFLECTION “Steps to reconciliation: Restitution” is the theme for our reflection. Restitution is the act of giving back to a person something that was lost or stolen. It also means compensating a victim for the loss incurred as a result of the offender’s actions. In other words, restitution is the…

“Threading the camel” is the theme for our reflection. Threading the camel is a figure of speech, precisely a hyperbole or a metaphor which Jesus used to communicate the lesson that a camel has the possibility of entering through the tiny hole of a sewing needle than a materialistic person who is obsessed with money…

SCRIPTURE READINGS PSALM 80:1-2, 8-19HEBREWS 11:32-40LUKE 12:49-56 SUNDAY REFLECTION Knowing the times is the theme for our reflection. Knowing the times means taking note of the indicators or occurrences that lead to an event. It also means being aware of the signs that an anticipated event is approaching. Knowing the times also means becoming aware…

REFLECTION “Words that unlock and reveal the Kingdom values” is the theme for our reflection. To unlock and reveal is to enlighten or make a person aware of a hidden fact. Kingdom values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate the attitudes or actions of Christians. Jesus unlocks and reveals five important facts…

REFLECTIONFaithful dealing is the theme for our reflection. To be faithful means to be trustworthy or dependable. Dealing refers to a way of doing business. Faithful dealing means a trustworthy or dependable way of managing or doing business. The theme paints a picture of a steward managing the business of his master. Faithful dealing is…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, “Examples of reconciliation: the lost son and the Father. Reconciliation is the restoration of a broken relationship. Typically, the restoration is between an offended party and an offender. We shall reflect on the fact that reconciliation between God and sinful humanity takes place when sinful and lost humanity…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “A lost sheep and coin” A sheep is a farm animal with thick wool that eats grass and is kept for its wool, skin, and meat. A coin is a flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money. Jesus used the parable of…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection today is “You are a chosen vessel of Christ.” A ‘vessel’ is a person who has a particular quality or who is used for a specific purpose. We can therefore rephrase the theme to read “Chosen by Christ to serve God’s purpose. We shall reflect on the fact that…