JOHN 10:1–11 In a college composition class, the teacher made the effort to familiarise himself with the names and faces of his students. He understood the importance of being addressed by name. This approach ensured a positive learning experience. In John 10, Jesus, the Good Shepherd, demonstrates the warmth and care He has for us. Beyond … [Read more…]
GENESIS 3:1-8 My friend expressed doubt about God’s goodness after years of prayer, citing persistent pain and a lack of interest. Despite his deep-rooted belief in God’s goodness, his anger and bitterness over God’s silence led him to doubt. He found it easier to express anger than to bear sadness. Doubting God’s goodness is as old … [Read more…]
LUKE 10:38-11:4 As a boy, I learned to recite the Lord’s Prayer in primary school. The phrase, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11), reminded me of the bread we only had occasionally at home. Asking God to provide our daily bread was a meaningful prayer for me. I was intrigued when I later came … [Read more…]
PSALM 119:97-104 I just read a piece outlining the qualities of a great literature. According to the author, great writing “changes you. You will be a changed person when you have finished reading. The Word of God is considered great literature, as it challenges us to improve, inspires courage and perseverance, warns against fallen instincts, and … [Read more…]
NEHEMIAH 4:7–18; EPHESIANS 6:17 Nehemiah’s supervision led Israelite workers to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, but news of their enemies plotting an attack demoralised them. Nehemiah prayed, placed guards strategically, and armed his workers. Materials carriers worked with one hand and a weapon in the other, while builders wore their swords at their sides, as described in Nehemiah 4:17–18. Building … [Read more…]
JAMES 1:22–27 Samuel recalls his difficult childhood in sub-Saharan Africa, where his mother gave him chilli peppers before bed and he drank water to cool his mouth and feel full, which he found unsuitable for his diet. Samuel’s father fled due to government upheaval, leaving their mother as the sole provider. His brother had sickle cell anaemia, … [Read more…]
REVELATION 21:1-7 James Oglethorpe, a British general and Parliamentary member, had a vision for a great city. As the settler of Georgia, he designed Savannah, a city with a series of squares with green spaces, designated areas for churches and shops, and housing. Today, Savannah is a beautiful, well-organised city, considered a jewel of the … [Read more…]
1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-12; HEBREWS 3:13 Richard, exhausted and ready to quit, sought encouragement from his friend Kevin during a rock climbing session. Kevin urged him on, stating he had come too far to quit. Richard, dangling in midair, continued trying, and miraculously, he was able to reconnect with the rock and complete the climb thanks to … [Read more…]
RUTH 2:1-11 Ruth, a foreigner, widow, and poor woman, would be considered a nobody in many parts of the world today, with no hope for her future. Ruth found favour from a wealthy relative of her deceased husband, Boaz, who owned the fields where she asked for permission to glean grain. She asked Boaz what she … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 49:13-21 At her mother’s 50th birthday celebration, the firstborn daughter shared her mother’s sacrifices for her, including selling her jewellery and belongings to support her through high school. Despite the hardships, she emphasised that her mother never abandoned her or her siblings. God compared His love for His people to a mother’s love for her … [Read more…]
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