Ever heard the saying, “Empty vessels make the most noise”? This concept is rooted in the message of Proverbs 18:2, which reads, “Fools find no pleasure in understanding, but delight in airing their own opinions”. What is understanding, you may ask? The answer to that also lies in Proverbs 9:10, where we read, “The fear… Continue reading Pro 18v2 – Empty Vessels
Is language essential for a true relationship? I contemplated this as we travelled through Italy for our honeymoon. We struggled to make connections with the people we met. This was exemplified in our relationship with our hotel shuttle driver. He told us he was from West Africa, so we shared a common African heritage. He… Continue reading Joh 1v1 – Capisci? Understand?
When you open your mouth, what comes out? Gos… How would you finish this word? It makes a huge difference. Gos…sip or Gos…pel. When the words are spoken, they both may have the same sweet taste in the mouth. Gossip – Did you hear what Tanya said to her friends? Gospel – Did you hear… Continue reading Pro 18v21 – Gossip or Gospel
Here is an amazing message to you from Paul – “You are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for you to do.” (Ephesians 2:10). The word “handiwork” is the Greek word poiema. This is the origin of the English word “poem”. Another way of reading this… Continue reading Eph 2v10 – You are God’s poem
Have you ever experienced an awkward silence? I am sure you have. We all know the cringe experience, desperately trying to fill the void with small talk. It’s usually experienced with strangers or acquaintances. But when we know or love someone, there is no awkward silence. The silence is comforting, natural and more frequent. There… Continue reading Hab 2v20 – Awkward Silence
Have you experienced being “blue ticked”? It’s when you send someone a message on WhatsApp, and it gets two blue ticks that indicate it has been delivered and read, but there is no reply. It can be really frustrating if you are waiting for an answer. It feels like the person is simply ignoring you… Continue reading Psa 13v5-6 – No reply
It’s the end. Friends are sharing their eulogies. My eulogies. I listen as they give thanks for what I did, and say how much they will miss me. It’s lovely to hear. No, I am not dead, but it is the end of my 40-year association with my university, where I was first a student… Continue reading Pro 15v23 – The farewell
Every day, within minutes of waking up, you will use your greatest power – a power to create or crush, help or harm, delight or depress – with the words that you speak. God set the example at the waking of our universe. “And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” (Genesis… Continue reading Eph 4v29 – Creative power
Someone has just said something offensive or unkind to you. Before you have time to think, you respond angrily. What is it about human nature that it always seeks to justify itself, always chooses the wrong words, and always says hurtful words instead of being silent or saying kind, loving words? Jesus promises to live… Continue reading Jam 1v19 – Slow to speak
According to one website, it heals wounds, boosts energy, lowers blood pressure, improves immunity, and much more. Honey, it’s the miracle food. Did you know you can make your own honey – honey that has all these same incredible benefits and more? Solomon said that “Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul… Continue reading Pro 16v24 – Miracle food