Psalm 127:4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. An arrow has three parts: the shaft, the arrowhead, and the fletching. The shaft must be straight and consistent in thickness and stiffness to spin swiftly; the arrowhead must be sharp to hit the target and the fletching feathers are essential to stabilize the flight. All the parts of the arrow are equally important to hit the target with precision. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior, if we want our generation to be productive, prolific and powerful their body, mind...
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12 June 2026 – Arrows – Part 2
Psalm 127:4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Every child has a divine purpose. They are like arrows that have to be shaped, polished and sharpened to become powerful instruments of light. A balanced shaft, the body of the arrow, must be shaped straight and consistent in thickness and stiffness. The weight must be distributed equally to keep it stable in flight. It cannot be too heavy nor too light. A shaft that is well-balanced will not wobble or lose control in mid-air. Holistic development requires the integration of IQ (Intelligent...
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11 June 2026 – Arrows – Part 1
Psalm 127:4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Every child has a divine purpose. They are like arrows that have to be shaped, polished and sharpened to be useful to the Kingdom of God. An arrow that is well shaped and sharpened is extremely effective, both literally and figuratively. A balanced shaft, the body of the arrow, must be shaped straight and consistent in thickness and stiffness. A child well-groomed in the fear of the Lord and God’s word is like a perfectly polished arrow. Start children off on the way they should...
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10 June 2026 – Monkey on Your Back – Part 7
Hebrew 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. “If the devil can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy”. When a person is too busy serving God, preaching and working that they don’t find time to pray, fast and spend time in the presence of the Lord, we can be rest assured that the monkey of distraction is on their back. The monkey of distraction that diverts and derails...
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08 June 2026 – Monkey on Your Back – Part 5
Hebrew 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Offense is an emotional response—often anger or resentment—triggered by perceived disrespect, rudeness, or a violation of one’s values or expectation. Offense invites the monkey of resentment to have a free ride on our back. Offense is a very heavy and annoying monkey! It drains our enthusiasm, self-esteem and stirs up animosity and hatred. Those who carry offense in their heart will...
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07 June 2026 – Monkey on Your Back – Part 4
Hebrew 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Entitlement mentality is a monkey on the back that can take people off their course. Entitlement mentality is “unearned expectation”. It is a belief and a mindset of a person that thinks that they deserve certain privileges, rewards, or special treatment—regardless of effort, merit, or circumstances. In the unmerited expectation that they deserve preferential treatment, they would stop striving, learning and appreciating. Such...
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06 June 2026 – Monkey on Your Back – Part 3
Hebrew 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The monkey of “people pleasing” and “fear of people” will suck our spiritual energy and deplete our fervor for the Lord. Fear of being ostracized, excluded or judged can pollute the character of a person. The actions and reactions would be poisoned by the toxin of ‘people pleasing’. Truth be told—we can’t please everyone all the time. Once this monkey of “people pleasing” jumps on...
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05 June 2026 – Monkey on Your Back – Part 2
Hebrew 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. The monkey on our back slows us down. After travelling along with the monkey on our back for a while the burden becomes unnoticeable and our momentum adjusts naturally. Delays must make us stop and reassess the baggage on our back. Abraham had two brothers – Nahor and Haran. Haran died early leaving behind a young family. Abraham being the...
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04 June 2026 – Monkey on Your Back – Part 1
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. It is very important to watch if we have any uninvited companions running along with us in the race of faith. If we ignore their voices and noises, they will soon piggyback on our shoulders. Athletes run with very lightweight clothes as less weight = more efficiency. Similarly, in the race of faith, we will run fervently when we travel...
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03 June 2026 – JESUS – Part 7
John 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. Death precedes resurrection. The dictionary meaning of resurrection is the action or fact of restoring a dead person to life, or of being restored to life. Jesus explained that “death to flesh and resurrection in the spirit” as a seed that dies to germinate. I tell you the solemn truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains a single kernel; but if it dies it produces a great harvest (John 12:24). The seed that is planted in the...