“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone” – Col 4:6 (NIV). Food without seasoning is generally bland. To make it palatable every fine cook loves to find spices which when added to a dish bring out a
“For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing” – 2 Cor 2:15 (NIV). Fragrances, or what is commonly known as perfumes, have a rich history that dates back to ancient times. They go back to over 4,000
“Remember this: The one who plants few seeds will have a small harvest. But the one who plants a lot will have a big harvest. Each one of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You should not give if it makes you unhappy or
“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you” – Romans 12:3 (NIV). Ego has been
“But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you” – 1 Peter 4:12- 14 (NIV).
“The Lord’s gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love” – Psalm 145:8 (NIV). The well told story of the prodigal son, who demanded his share of wealth, left home, squandered everything and having plunged in poverty, suddenly realized he had a home with a loving Father to
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” – Psalms 121:1 (NIV). Except for those living in desert plains, it is common to see hills rising over any landscape. Hills can be a
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken” – Psalm 55:22 (NIV). There is a practice common to all fishermen world over. In order to catch fish they must cast their nets out and entice fish to bite only
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Cor 5:17 (NIV). There are many places world over where once you commit a certain offence you are marked for the rest of your life. Committing a felony like
“Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops..” – Proverbs 3:9 (NIV). Among the Hebrews, just like most of Africa, being first born came with special recognition and rights. As Isaac was about to pass on he decided to pass on a special blessing
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