“You Are Called To Serve!”
“You Are Called To Serve…!” The Passion stories for this year are from the gospel of Luke. Today the reading is 22:1-34. The unit has many independent stories one can reflect upon. One of such stories is Jesus’ legacy to the twelve: “Servanthood leadership.” The twelve were arguing as to who of them was the […]
“Happy Palm Sunday!”
“Happy Palm Sunday!” I recall the day when somebody sent me a text message which said, “Ba Synod Clerk, God always wins in the end.” I didn’t know the reason why that SMS was sent to me, so I responded, “I don’t know the reason for the SMS, but I totally agree with you that […]
“Prepare For The Second Coming Of The Lord!”
“Prepare For The Second Coming Of The Lord!” During the celebration of the Eucharist, the minister says, “Our Lord come.” The congregation responds, “Come Lord Jesus.” Do you as an individual actually feel the need and true expectation of Jesus coming that soon? One of the dirges sung in Mungaka when translated into English is […]
“Be Ready At All Times To Do God’s Will!”
“Be Ready At All Times To Do God’s Will!” Jesus Christ continues to be our example of sacrificial service and unconditional love. A model of obedience. With the challenge of death staring him in the face he was ready to do as it is written, “Behold, I have come to do your will, O God…”(Heb. […]
“Jesus Has Secured Your Eternal Inheritance!”
“Jesus Has Secured Your Eternal Inheritance!” We can’t rule out that blood is necessary for the taking away of sin. Sacrifice is offering to deity which involves blood (death). In our case Jesus has played that mediating role of a new covenant, “so that those who are called may receive the promised inheritance, since a […]