HEBREWS 12:1-11 In 1952, Florence Chadwick attempted to swim 26 miles from California to Catalina Island but faced heavy fog and disorientation, giving up just 1 mile short of her destination. Two months later, Chadwick tried a second time to swim to Catalina Island from the coast and eventually reached her destination. She became the first … [Read more…]
JOHN 1:1-14 Why did Jesus visit Earth before photography and video were invented? If everyone could have seen Him, would He not be able to reach more people? A picture really does speak a thousand words. Ravi Zacharias argues that a word can be worth “a thousand pictures.” He quotes poet Richard Crashaw’s line, “The conscious … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 10:19-25 John’s house is on a country lane, often used during rush hour to avoid the main road and traffic lights. Workmen arrived to repair the damaged road surface, bringing large barriers and “No Entry” signs. John was initially worried about not being able to get his car out until the work was finished. … [Read more…]
Psalm 36:5-12 Sometimes it may seem as though no one is around to help us refuel after the rigours of daily life have worn us down. Others, however, do not feed our spirits; only God does. We learn about God’s lovingkindness in Psalm 36. It refers to people who place their trust in Him and experience abounding fulfilment. … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 5:1-16 The plant needs full sun, but the yard’s shade is not suitable for it. Despite the plant’s attractive colour, shape, size, and scent, it is not happy at home due to insufficient sunlight. The plant’s care and attention are insufficient, and they attempt to compensate by giving it additional attention, but this fails. … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 The Sound of Music, a successful 1965 motion picture, won five Academy Awards and captured the hearts of people worldwide. Over half a century later, people still attend special performances where they dress as their favourite characters and sing along to the performance. Music is deeply rooted in our souls and serves as a … [Read more…]
LUKE 24:13-35 Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, an Italian artist, was known for his fiery temperament and unconventional technique. He used ordinary working people as models for his saints, creating a sense of immersion in his paintings. The Supper at Emmaus depicts Jesus and two of His followers recognising Him as the risen Lord, with one disciple … [Read more…]
2 KINGS 19:9-20 Telegram was the fastest communication method before telephones, email, and mobile phones. It sent only important news, often bad, leading to the saying “telegram boy always brings bad news.” Hezekiah, king of Judah, faced a “telegram” from Sennacherib, king of Assyria, urging his surrender. Hezekiah described the moment as a day of distress, rebuke, … [Read more…]
JUDGES 7:1–8; ISAIAH 41:10 Ancient Babylonian soldiers were ruthless, resilient, and vicious, attacking other nations like eagles. They were powerful and proud, worshipping their combat abilities, and their strength was their god (Habakkuk 1:11). God asked Gideon to reduce Israel’s number of men during their battle with the Midianites. He instructed him to release fearful men, and … [Read more…]
ACTS 9:1–19; EPHESIANS 3:7 A woman fell asleep on the couch after her husband went to bed. An intruder entered the house through a forgotten sliding door, entered the husband’s bedroom, and picked up a television set. The man woke up, saw a figure, and whispered, “Honey, come to bed.” The burglar panicked, grabbed a stack … [Read more…]
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