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WALK AWAY FROM WORRY Bible: Philippians 4:1-9Do not be anxious about anything (V.6). Reading A few years ago, our youth group leader challenged us to memorise a chapter of the Bible and recite it to the group. Internally, I began to protest and groan. An entire chapter, in front of everyone? Memorisation had never beenContinueContinue reading “WALK AWAY FROM WORRY”

ARE YOU TUNED IN? Bible: John 16:7-15The Holy Spirit . . . will teach you all things and will remind youof everything I have said to you (JOHN 14:26). Reading When I was growing up, I stayed with my grandparents for a week or two every summer holiday. They lived on a street that ledContinueContinue reading “ARE YOU TUNED IN?”

WHO YOU’RE MEANT TO BE Bible: Romans 12:1-2, 9-18Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’smercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice (V.1). Reading “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” Quoting those words of St. Catherine of Siena, the Bishop beganContinueContinue reading “TRUE RELIGION”

SELF DESTRUCTIVE HATRED Bible: Esther 7:1-10Do not repay anyone evil for evil(ROMANS 12:17). Reading George Washington Carver (1864–1943) was hated because of his skin colour. But he overcame this hatred to become a famous inventor and teacher. He could have become bitter because of how he was treated, but instead he wisely wrote, “Hate withinContinueContinue reading “SELF DESTRUCTIVE HATRED”