The question “to whom did God promise territory” arises not only because there is now a modern state called Israel. It also arises in the general sense of the rights and abuses of those who occupy any territory. The lectionary readings for tomorrow, the second Sunday in Lent, are Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians …
The story of Martha and Mary is ubiquitous. It’s a story of two sisters, Martha the older sister who hosted the Lord, and Mary the younger sister who waited on the Lord. We are always told, in most sermons (given by men), that although Martha busted her chops slaving in a hot kitchen to serve …
Can you resist the sin of covetousness by giving to God? Could that be a reason why so many Bible texts tell us to give gifts to God? I mean, why give to God since He owns everything already? Perhaps the answer is found in one of the readings for tomorrow, the first Sunday in …
I cuddled up on the sofa, a mug of hot chocolate in hand and a fleece throw snuggly wrapped around me. It was time for the evening news. St Patrick’s Day and the ensuing celebrations was the headline yesterday. The people were still lingering in the highs of the festivity and merriment. It was then …
At the transfgiuration of Jesus, God said “Listen to Him.”
Yes, gratefulness is what I am feeling, as I write, as I treasure those memories of past and present. My heart was strangely warmed when I listened to how John Cheah patiently taught his little ones (his write-up here) how to pray “our Father” to our Father. Angels must have pricked their ears at the …
Why do the wicked prosper? The lectionary readings for tomorrow (Sunday 20 February, Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany) are Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38; 42-50 and Luke 6:27-38. They give us a hint as to the answer. The Genesis passage is about Joseph in Egypt, revealing himself to his brothers who had …
When I was a child, I was taught to pray individually. Usually followed a short format, but generally free flow within the sections: ACTS. Acknowledge – the greatness of GodConfess – my sinsThanksgiving – for all i haveSupplication – ask for stuff 🙂 In my 20s, upon joining the Lutheran Church, I started praying in …
God ordered Jeremiah to go stand in The People’s Gate. We are told this in Jeremiah 17 in verse 19, just beyond 17:5-10, the Lectionary Reading for Sunday. The Reading applies the image of trees to us, as individuals. The Psalms portion says people who obey God’s ethical demands are like a flourishing tree (Psalm …
There’s a game I play with my toddler; it’s called ‘shy phone’. It started when she wanted to look at the thing that I constantly held, to see what it was that so absorbed mummy. Like anyone caught in flagrante, I shoved my phone behind me. “Mummy, why you hide your phone?” “Oh, mummy’s not …
