Bible Reading: Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 5:43-48 If showing kindness is reserved for those our circle, then we fail to capture the essence of this scripture Luke 10:27 Everything about friendship rests on this. Friendship is beyond borders of comfort and familiarity. It is propelled by love. The Samaritan did not know the man who was […]
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. James 3:16 Comparison breeds envy. It is a deadly trap. There will always be those envious of us. There will be those who long to have the breathe we draw in the very life we live. Jonathan was nothing like his father. […]
Bible Reading: Psalm 35, 2Samuel 15:12-31, 2 Samuel 16:23, Romans 12:17-21 She was pregnant and found out her friend had been saying lots of tales about her. She wept and cried sore. Not at this time. She told all their friends stories. Half true. Poorly painted. A tainted image. Defeated too powerless to fight. Surely […]
God never imposes anything on us. Friendship is a choice. Through the Word, God shows us the rewards or consequences of our choices that is, what lies ahead of the path we choose, good or bad, life or death. His instructions are life and wisdom to all who follow them. This week we have seen […]
We have examined how to identify toxic relationships. God willing we will examine the cost of such friendships in our lives. Loose ends and shifting standards are evident in today’s Christianity. Whether it is pressures from the LGBT community, abortions, sexual perversions, addictions, pornography etc. The Truth remains the Truth no matter how many denominations […]
Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 13:1-20, Esther 5:1- 14 and Esther 6:1-13 Proverbs 13:20 A lot of us have fallen victim of toxic relationships that were once rosy sugar-coated ties. We have once sympathised with those who had harmful intentions towards us. In our ignorance we have fallen prey to their deceit. Prayer: Oh Lord, deliver […]
When one of my young protegee shared with me her father’s advice, “You only need three people, a guardian, a mentor and a business partner”, it got me thinking. I guess her father was trying to teach her about building intentional friendships. Perhaps, he forgot to mention she also needs three more people: someone she […]
When friendship develops between the prince and the shepherd no one could tell how much love they had between them. Jonathan, the prince would risk his life, his birthright, his father’s love for this lowly shepherd boy. Despite differences in their age, social status, wealth or position in the army, both men form strong bond. […]