Author: Tunde

One of the primary tests of the mood of a society at any given time is whether it’s comfortable people tend to identify, psychologically, with the power and achievements of the very successful or with the needs and sufferings of the underprivileged.

Davy Crockett, frontiersman, soldier, and politician (17 Aug 1786-1836)

Worship is, “The people of God, praising God, in the presence of God.”

Matt Redman, on the Redman and Riddle Podcast on worship (Encounter Vs Entertainment)

They used science to debunk myth and the paranormal — to keep humanity safe from the real monsters.

Richard Hofstadter, historian (6 Aug 1916-1970)

Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.

Michele Hauf; Taming the Hunter; Harlequin; 2017

Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed.

James Baldwin, writer (2 Aug 1924-1987)

“Whatever you do. Whether you’re in your dream career or working for someone difficult; whether you’re taking care of your house, or organizing a business – everything we do is an opportunity to worship Jesus. It’s a matter of perspective.
If we view life through a lens that is only concerned with ourselves, we will quickly grow tired of our circumstances and disappointed by our striving. But if we view life through a lens of worship, nothing in this life will give us more joy than serving Jesus.
If everything becomes about Him, then everything is worth doing well. If we’re Christians, then our lives belong to Jesus. As Paul put it, Jesus is now our “”master””.
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‘Changing Our Perspectives’; A YouVersion devotional on work

As Christians we are blessed to share in the divine nature of Jesus (2 Peter 1:4); not to become little gods, indulgent despots, or to exercise micro-sovereignty over anything or anybody. God’s promises are way more about our holiness than our happiness – ‘escaping corruption,’ not accumulating possessions. In this sense, his promises claim us; we don’t claim them.

Tunde Olorunfemi (adapted from Scotty Smith) – commenting on 2 Peter.1:4

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.

Bobbie Gentry, singer and songwriter (b. 27 Jul 1944)

The great tragedy would be to live your life waiting for that moment to come instead of living your life preparing for when the moment comes.

Erwin Raphael McManus, in his book, ‘The Last Arrow’

Being accountable… can mean having someone in your life who is mature enough to deserve your confidence, gracious enough to put up with your inconsistencies, and honest enough to confront you.

A Word for Today