FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 18 February

18 FEBRUARY JESUS REJOICES “At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes,...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 17 February

17 FEBRUARY GOD LAUGHS “Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” they cry,  “and free ourselves from...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 16 February

16 FEBRUARY NO LAUGHING! “Elisha left Jericho and went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, a group of boys from the town began mocking and making fun of him. “Go away, baldy!” they chanted. “Go away, baldy!” (2 Kings 2:23, NLT) Some people laugh and mock...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 15 February

15 FEBRUARY SHE REFUSED TO LAUGH “Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.” (Ephesians 5:4, NLT) Are there times we should not laugh?  Yes! One of such is when vulgar jokes are being shared. Another time we should not...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 14 February

14 FEBRUARY I LAUGHED (2) “…A broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP) Stress, anxiety, panic, anger, unhappiness and fear are some of the things that lead to a broken spirit and may be regarded as “opposites” to a happy heart and a cheerful mind. These may cause...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 13 February

13 FEBRUARY I LAUGHED! “A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP) Truly, laughter, a happy heart and a cheerful mind are good medicines. Some of the forwarded messages we receive, especially on Whatsapp, are...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 12 February

12 FEBRUARY THE MAN IN THE MOON “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) Mercy, my cousin told us numerous folklores when we were young. I remember whenever the full moon was up she would bring us outside to...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 11 February

11 February THE FIG TREE DIED (4) “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 10 February

10 February THE FIG TREE DIED (3) “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) Two days ago, we read about the fig tree which had leaves that should...

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FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSES – 9 February

09  February THE FIG TREE DIED (2) “But the fig tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my sweetness and my good fruit and go hold sway over the trees?’” (Judges 9:11) Amazing! Even the trees know their purpose. In the Bible, when the trees of the forest offered kingship...

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