Recently, this quote really caught my eye (and brain): “If you would like to establish a connection with people from another culture, it’s always good to offer a few gifts as a gesture of friendship. But, an even better way to forge a lasting bond is by creating something together.
Continue readingI have be looking for God for a long time.I think he/she has always been there, right in front of me but I didn’t see. So many miracles that it became easy for me to overlook the obvious. How God works in my life I am uncertain of, but I believe he/she does. I have
Continue readingActs 8:26-39 • Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch In the reading of Isaiah, the Ethiopian immerses in the great heritage of prophecy and finds himself longing for understanding. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Philip is led to meet the Ethiopian and lead him from prophesy to its fulfillment
Continue readingActs 6:1-7:2a, 44-60 Stephen forgives and is martyred. Jesus has risen and now it is our turn to live out God’s mission and ministry in this world, in this neighbourhood. The scripture reminds us of our call to lift up leaders from amongst ourselves. We are called to discern together
Continue readingPsalm 116: 1-4, 12-19 I love the LordLuke 24: 13-35 Road to Emmaus Meeting Jesus on the road happens more then we know. The scriptures call us to not only the ministry of witness, but also to the ministry of hospitality. To welcome a stranger puts us in a position
Continue readingLuke 19:29-44 . Triumphal entry, weeping over the city We have been called to witness and praise God joyfully as the multitude of disciples did when they proclaimed to the people all they had seen and heard. We cannot be silent any more. Friends, do not allow yourselves to be
Continue readingLuke 16:19-31 . Parable of the rich man and Lazarus The parable of Lazarus and the rich man is well known. The scene of one man living with wealth and opulence while another man lives in the gutter with dogs is an image that is just as shocking today as
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