“….…..and she brake the box, and poured it on his head” (Mark 14:3) While Jesus was in the house of Simon the leper to eat, there came a woman (a socialite and wealthy individual) with the most expensive perfume to pour on the Master’s feet. Note that the feet is the most unlikely part of […]

“….…..a spring shut up, a fountain sealed” (Song of Solomon 4:12) A farmer’s citrus tree produced great harvest of fruit consistently and became a money maker for him; and as expected, he invested heavily in marketing to boost his sales and ultimately the business bottom line and never noticed that the trees were ageing and […]

ACCESS DENIED “And when ye stand praying, forgive….…..” (Mark 11:25) We are in the technological age wherein practically all things are digitalised and you are required to personalise your data and other information with coded identifier(s). With the synchronisation of financial services globally, hardly can you transact any business without using personal identification number (PIN). […]

“….thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church…..” (Matthew 16:18) It’s unfortunate that we dehumanise inmates of Correctional centres by calling them all manner of names whether they justify their punishments or not; whereas everyone at one stage or the other had engaged in breaking of the law but the saving […]

“….it is even a vapour that appears for a little time and then varnishes away”. (James 4:14) Has it ever occurred to you how time flies? You suddenly discover that before saying Jack Robinson, year 2019 is winding down. The one you called a baby in January will soon be celebrating her first year birthday […]

“And Jesus answering said: were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?” (Lk 17:17) Ingratitude is a character trait found in the life of an individual who manifest lack of appreciation/thankfulness for a favour or help done to him. As a believer, we are commanded to thank God for all His manifold blessings […]

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried….” (James 1:12) How you react during moment of pressure most likely depicts the level of your spirituality and defines the “real you”. You can have a five-storey house decorated and furnished with aesthetic materials; as far as the sun is shining, the edifice […]

“And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters….” (Matthew 19:29) The difference in benefits derived from choosing an alternative is simply termed opportunity cost. Your anticipation is that you will not only derive maximum pleasure in your choice but use it to attract other benefits that seem elusive. It’s a mere illusion on […]

“The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep” (John 10:13). A hireling is someone who serves for the purpose of pay check and not prepare to take risk on behalf of the owner of a business venture; whereas a son is the next in line to the owner of […]

“…rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place and there prayed” (Mk 1:35) There is primarily two parties to a love game and both always want to be alone together for considerable length of time with no disturbance from outside world even though they find themselves in […]