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DIFFICULT PRAYER (PHILIPPIANS 1:3-20)
DIFFICULT PRAYER (PHILIPPIANS 1:3-20) REFLECTION Difficult prayer is the theme for our reflection. The word difficult means a situation characterized by hardship or unfavourable conditions. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Difficult prayer means communicating with God in hard or unfavourable conditions or situations. We shall reflect on the…
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TAKE OFF THE OLD AND PUT ON THE NEW (EPHESIANS 4:17-24)
TAKE OFF THE OLD AND PUT ON THE NEW (EPHESIANS 4:17-24) 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…
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BUILDING UP THE BODY (EPHESIANS 4:1-16)
Unity and building up the body of Christ. REFLECTION Building up the body is the theme for our reflection. Another name for the Church is the body of Christ. Paul urged the Church of Ephesus to see themselves as the body of Christ and grow in a manner desired by God, they must “… walk…
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CHURCHGOERS OR CHRISTIANS? (GALATIANS 5:16-26)
CHURCHGOERS OR CHRISTIANS? (GALATIANS 5:16-26) REFLECTION “Churchgoers or Christians?” is the theme for our reflection. Churchgoers are people who have not yet experienced the transformative power of the Gospel and are merely part of the church as a social group. Christians are people who have experienced regeneration through the transformative power of the Gospel and…
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MAIN COMMAND (JOHN 15:12-17)
MAIN COMMAND (JOHN 15:12-17) REFLECTION The main command is the theme for our reflection. A main command is the most important authoritative order from a teacher or a sovereign that must be obeyed by disciples or subjects. We shall reflect on the fact that the main command of our Lord Jesus Christ is unconditional love.…
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THE WORLD THAT GOD LOVES (JOHN 3:11-21)
THE WORLD THAT GOD LOVES (JOHN 3:11-21) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The world that God loves” The world refers to God’s creation which includes mankind as the beneficiaries. God’s love is unconditional and redemptive care for His creation, especially human beings whom He has created in His Image and according to Genesis…
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SINGLENESS OF PURPOSE
SCRIPTURE READINGS GENESIS 15:1-12,17-18 PHILIPPIANS 3:17-4:1 LUKE 13:31-35 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Singleness of purpose” Singleness of purpose is having a strong, focused and unwavering determination to achieve a specific goal or objective. ” Dear friend, we must have singleness of purpose because of the following reason which shall be the main points for…
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LIVE THE RIGHT (MATTHEW 5:13-16)
Live the right is the theme for our reflection. To “live the right” means following the accepted ways or principles that guide the behaviour or character of a believer in the world. By following these accepted ways or principles, the believer lives an impactful or exemplary life for others to follow. These accepted ways or…
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DEMONSTRATING ANOTHER WAY (JOHN 9:1-12)
DEMONSTRATING ANOTHER WAY (JOHN 9:1-12) REFLECTION “Demonstrating another way” is the theme for our reflection. To demonstrate means to clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence. Jesus demonstrated the truth about God’s nature in another way or in a way that is unusual. We shall reflect on the fact…
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WHY DO YOU PERSECUTE ME? (ACTS 9:1-9)
WHY DO YOU PERSECUTE ME? (ACTS 9:1-9) “Why do you persecute me?” is the theme for our reflection. To persecute means to subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or their political beliefs. In our reflection, Christians were persecuted because of their faith in Christ. We shall reflect on the fact…
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MASTERFUL MOTIVATION (MATTHEW 25:31-46)
MASTERFUL MOTIVATION (MATTHEW 25:31-46) REFLECTION Masterful motivation is the theme for our reflection. To be masterful means being able to perform an art very skillfully. Motivation is a reason for acting or behaving in a particular way. Masterful motivation is the determination or ability to practice a known act very well. Jesus shares a parable about judgement day…
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TRUTHFULNESS IN WORSHIP
TRUTHFULNESS IN WORSHIP SCRIPTURE READINGS DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11 ROMANS 10:8-13 LUKE 4:1-13 SUNDAY REFLECTION Truthfulness in worship is the theme for our reflection. Truthfulness is the quality of being honest. It refers to the moral character of a person who does not tell lies or live a deceptive life. Worship is a life of reverence, honour and…
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BUILD ON A SURE FOUNDATION (1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-14)
BUILD ON A SURE FOUNDATION (1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-14) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is building on a sure foundation. The importance of building on a sure or formidable foundation cannot be overemphasized in the area of civil engineering and human development. The foundation of a structure is more important than the building blocks. The…
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TIME FOR TRANSFORMATION (ACTS 3:1-10)
TIME FOR TRANSFORMATION (ACTS 3:1-10) REFLECTION “Time for transformation” is the theme for our reflection. Transformation is a noticeable or remarkable change in form, nature, condition or appearance of someone or something. “…Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth…
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A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART
A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART SCRIPTURE READINGS JOEL 2:12-172 CORINTHIANS 6:1-10MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-21 ASH WEDNESDAY 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…
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PEOPLE ARE COMPLEX (JOHN 19:16b-25)
PEOPLE ARE COMPLEX (JOHN 19:16b-25) REFLECTION People are complex is the theme for our reflection. People are described as complex when they are difficult to understand or comprehend. We shall reflect on the fact that a leader must sometimes make a firm decision among complex people. During the trial of Jesus Christ, Pontius Pilate had…
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TRUTH IS ETERNAL (JOHN 19:1-16a)
TRUTH IS ETERNAL (JOHN 19:1-16a) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Truth is eternal.” “Truth is eternal” is the fact that is immutable or remains unchanged. We shall reflect on the fact that it is an eternal truth that human authority or power is ephemeral or temporary and comes from God. Dear friend, it…
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BEING TRANSFORMED INTO HIS LIKENESS
SCRIPTURE READING EXODUS 34:29-352 CORINTHIANS 3:12-4:1-2LUKE 9: 28-36 REFLECTION Being transformed into His likeness is the theme for our Transfiguration Sunday. Transfiguration Sunday marks the manifestation of the divinity and glory of Christ as the Son of God and the Chosen One who fulfilled the law and the prophets. Being transformed into His likeness means…
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FEAR GOD, HONOUR THE EMPEROR (1 PETER 2: 13-17)
FEAR GOD, HONOUR THE EMPEROR (1 PETER 2: 13-17). REFLECTION “Fear God, honour the emperor” is the theme for our reflection. To fear God means to worship Him and live by His Word. To honour a person means to regard him or her with great respect. Honour the emperor means regarding him with great respect.…
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ANOTHER GOVERNOR OUT OF HIS DEPTH (ACTS 25:13-26:1)
ANOTHER GOVERNOR OUT OF HIS DEPTH (ACTS 25:13-26:1) REFLECTION “Another governor out of his depth ” is the theme for our reflection. To be out of one’s depth means not having the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal with a particular subject or situation. In other words, a task or assignment outside one’s understanding or…
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I AM APPEALING TO THE EMPEROR’S TRIBUNAL (ACTS 25:1-12)
I AM APPEALING TO THE EMPEROR’S TRIBUNAL (ACTS 25:1-12) REFLECTION “I am appealing to the emperor’s tribunal” is the theme for our reflection. To appeal is to make a serious and urgent request. A tribunal is a court of justice. Paul urgently requested to be tried before the court of the Roman Emperor when he realised…
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PRAYING AND SINGING HYMNS (ACTS 16:16-39)
PRAYING AND SINGING HYMNS (ACTS 16:16-39) REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is praying and singing hymns. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. A hymn on the other hand, is a religious song or poem of praise to God. We shall reflect on the fact that praying and singing hymns…
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STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS, GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES (ACT 10:25-48)
STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS, GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES (ACT 10:25-48) REFLECTION “Stopped in his tracks, God has no favourites” is the theme for our reflection. To stop someone in his or her tracks means to cause the person to suddenly stop what he or she is doing, usually due to surprise or confusion. God has…
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LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
SCRIPTURE READINGS GENESIS 45:3-11,151 CORINTHIANS 15:42-50LUKE 6:27-38 REFLECTION Love your enemies is the theme for our reflection. Love your enemies means showing unconditional affection for our enemies or those who hate us. An enemy is a person who is actively opposed or hostile to you. He or she seeks to injure or harm you. Today, we are…
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KEEPING THE ROMANS AT BAY (JOHN 11:45-53)
KEEPING THE ROMANS AT BAY (JOHN 11:45-53) REFLECTION “Keeping the Romans at bay” is the theme for our reflection. To keep someone at bay means preventing them from reaching, attacking, or moving closer to you. It also connotes the notion of protecting oneself from a perceived enemy. For the Jewish leaders to keep the Romans…
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THE OUTSIDER BELIEVES (MARK 15:37-39)
THE OUTSIDER BELIEVES (MARK 15:37-39) REFLECTION “The outsider believes” is the theme for our reflection. The outsider believers meaning a gentile or a non-jew came to accept the truth that Jesus is the son of God. We shall reflect on the fact that Jesus’ death or sacrifice on the cross was for the salvation of…
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JUSTICE AND GREED (MARK 12:13-17)
JUSTICE AND GREED (MARK 12:13-17) REFLECTION Justice and greed is the theme of 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 be greedy. It is important to note that the Pharisees and…
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RETHINK REVENGE (MATTHEW 5:33-42)
REFLECTION Rethink revenge is the theme for our reflection. To rethink means to consider or assess a course of action again, especially, in order to review it. Revenge is the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at his or her hands. The theme can thus be rephrased as reconsidering the decision…
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THE MEANING OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION
SCRIPTURE READINGS JEREMIAH 17:5-101 CORINTHIANS 5:12-20LUKE 6:17-26 REFLECTION The meaning of Jesus’ resurrection is the theme for our reflection. Resurrection is the belief that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion and that through his conquering of death, all believers will subsequently share in his victory over sin,…
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FAITH AND HEALING (LUKE 8:40-56)
REFLECTION Faith and healing is the theme for our reflection. Faith according to Hebrews 11:1 is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”. Healing is the process of becoming sound or healthy again. Faith and healing therefore is the assurance of the health and restoration hoped for and the conviction…
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HAVE FAITH (LUKE 8:19-39)
HAVE FAITH (LUKE 8:19-39) REFLECTION “Have faith” is the theme for our reflection. “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1). The key lesson of our reflection is that life is like a boat on a lake, there are times when the lake will be still and…
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THE SOWER’S PARABLE (LUKE 8:1-21)
THE SOWER’S PARABLE (LUKE 8:1-21) REFLECTION Our theme for our reflection is the sower’s parable. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. The Sower’s parable teaches us what should we do with the Good News or the Word of God to be fruit-bearing Christians. It must be noted…
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ANOINTED BY A SINNER (LUKE 7:36-50)
ANOINTED BY A SINNER (LUKE 7:36-50) REFLECTION Anointed by a sinner is the theme for our reflection. The phrase “to be anointed” means to be consecrated or set apart for a divine task through the application of oil. However, for our reflection, anointed means to smear or rub oil on the body. Jesus allowed himself…
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MENTAL HEALTH-JOHN THE BAPTIST’S FAITH AND DOUBT (LUKE 7:18-35)
MENTAL HEALTH-JOHN THE BAPTIST’S FAITH AND DOUBT (LUKE 7:18-35) REFLECTION Mental Health is the theme for our reflection. The World Health Organisation defined Mental health as a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. We shall…
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A HEALING WORD (LUKE 7:1-17)
REFLECTION A healing word is the theme for our reflection. A word in the context of the theme means a command or an order. A command or an order is given by a sovereign to a subordinate to have his wish done. A Healing Word therefore means to give a command that will bring cure…
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LOVE YOUR ENEMIES (LUKE 6:27-36)
REFLECTION Love your enemies is the theme for our reflection. The kind of love Jesus talked about is an unconditional affection for others including our enemies. An enemy is a person who is actively opposed or hostile to you. He or she seeks to injure or harm you. Jesus gives one of the hardest instructions on how…
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LORD OF THE SABBATH (LUKE 5:27-6:11)
LORD OF THE SABBATH (LUKE 5:27-6:11) REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is “Lord of the Sabbath” The Sabbath is a day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jewish people from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday. We shall reflect on the fact that Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath demystifies the…
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CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES (LUKE 5:1-11)
CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES (LUKE 5:1-11) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Calling of the first disciples.” A disciple is a personal follower of Christ during his life, especially one of the twelve Apostles. Again, a disciple is one who has accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour and follows His teachings and examples.…
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THE HOLINESS OF GOD
SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 6:1-81 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11LUKE 5:1-11 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The Holiness of God” The holiness of God means God is wholly and infinitely pure, sinless and worthy of praise and worship. We shall reflect on the fact that sinful humanity experiences the holiness of God through His gracious calling. …
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HOLY ONE OF GOD (LUKE 4:31-44
HOLY ONE OF GOD (LUKE 4:31-44 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Holy One of God.” The Holy One of God means a person who has been anointed, chosen, or set apart by God for a purpose. We shall reflect on the fact that unclean spirits acknowledge the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Beloved in…
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JESUS IS REJECTED (LUKE 4:14-30)
JESUS IS REJECTED (LUKE 4:14-30) Reflection “Jesus is rejected” is the theme for our reflection. A person is rejected if he or she is not approved or accepted. We shall reflect on the fact that just as Jesus is rejected by his people for speaking the truth, we may also face rejection for telling the…
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THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS (GENESIS 3:1-7, LUKE 4:1-13)
THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS (GENESIS 3:1-7, LUKE 4:1-13) REFLECTIONS Temptation means the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. In Christianity, temptation implies 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…
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THE LARGENESS OF LOVE
SCRIPTURE READINGSJEREMIAH 1:4-101 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13LUKE 4:21-30 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ” TheLargeness of love.” Largeness means being big in size or quantity. Love is the care and intense emotion of affection, warmth, fondness, and regard towards a person. Love also means having the welfare of others at heart. The largeness of love…
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GOD WILL GIVE YOU REST (MICAH 2:12-13)
GOD WILL GIVE YOU REST (MICAH 2:12-13) REFLECTION “God will give your rest” is the theme for our reflection. Rest is the period of relaxation and recovery of strength. We shall reflect on the fact that God will give rest to those who put their trust in Him even in times of distress. Dear friend,…
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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS (PSALM 78:70-72)
REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Transferable Skills.” A skill is the ability to do something well. Transferable skills are the application of one’s skills in one field to accomplish or execute a task in another field. We shall reflect on the fact that God prepares and equips us with transferable skills to fulfil a higher…
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CARING FOR THE SHEEP (1 SAMUEL 25:2-8)
CARING FOR THE SHEEP (1 SAMUEL 25:2-8) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Caring for the sheep.” To care for the sheep means to look after and provide for their needs. We shall reflect on the fact that we have the responsibility of stewardship to care for the properties of others as believers. Dear…
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TIME TO WATER THE SHEEP (GENESIS 29:1-10)
TIME TO WATER THE SHEEP (GENESIS 29:1-10) REFLECTION Our reflection theme is ” Time to Water the Sheep.” Time to water the sheep means to give water to the sheep to drink. In the context of our reflection, time to water the sheep means showing affection to close relations or family. We shall reflect on…
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THE OFFERING PRESENTED TO THE LORD (LEVITICUS 8:18-29)
THE OFFERING PRESENTED TO THE LORD (LEVITICUS 8:18-29) REFLECTION Our reflection theme is “The offering presented to the Lord.” An offering is a sacrifice presented to a deity, mainly on an altar. There are different types of offerings and reasons for presenting them to the Lord. We shall focus on the fact that offerings are…
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RELIGIOUS UNITY
RELIGIOUS UNITY SCRIPTURE READINGS 1. NEHEMIAH 8:1-8 2. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-31a 3 LUKE 4:14-21 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is religious unity. Religious unity means the church members serving God with a common purpose of fulfilling His will. Religious unity is unity in diversity and fulfilling God’s mission on earth through the church. We…
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SHARING NEWS (COLOSSIANS 4:7-18)
SHARING NEWS (COLOSSIANS 4:7-18) REFLECTION Sharing news is the theme for our reflection. News is a newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events. Paul in his concluding words and final greetings to the Colossians instruct them to share the information they have received from him in the form of a letter with other…

