EXODUS 20:1-7 I was talking to a friend about misusing God’s name one afternoon. We might believe that this only applies to invoking God’s name in a casual or disrespectful manner or by adding it to a swear word. But my friend never missed a chance to share with me the meaning of true faith. … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 11:28–12:8 He used to deliver newspapers as a youngster to make money. Since it was a morning publication, he had to rise at 3:00 am every morning, seven days a week, in order to deliver all 140 of his papers to their correct residences by 6:00 am. But every year had a unique day. The … [Read more…]
PSALM 150 Asamoah Gyan of Ghana and his teammates performed a coordinated dance step following Asamoah Gyan’s goal against Germany during the 2014 World Cup. A few minutes later, Germany’s Miroslav Klose scored and performed a running front flip. According to Clint Mathis, a US World Cup goal scorer, “soccer celebrations are so appealing because … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 9:1-7 The cost of war is beyond anyone’s capabilities. 64 countries in the world were reportedly engaged in war at one point, according to a website. When will they end, and how? While we desire peace, justice must not be sacrificed. Jesus was born during a period of apparent “peace,” but it was actually marked … [Read more…]
PSALM 143:7-12 The Allied troops during World War II needed the sharp senses of dogs to smell their way through minefields and to warn troops of impending danger as they prepared for D-Day (June 6, 1944). And a parachute was the only method to convey these animals to troops hidden behind enemy lines. However, dogs … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14 The rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped after an explosion in October 2010 was significantly aided by Macarena Valdes’ expertise in mapping underground mines. Drilling to pinpoint the precise location of the men was like “trying to shoot a fly from 700 meters away,” she claimed. Valdes’ mining knowledge … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 1:1-10 Because her little child was riding in a car without the necessary booster seat, a police officer stopped the woman. He could have issued her a ticket for a traffic violation. Instead, he requested the mother and child meet him at a nearby store, where he bought the required car seat. The mother … [Read more…]
GALATIANS 4:1-7 In the classic tale “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, Jim and Della, a young married couple who are having financial difficulties, are mentioned. Della’s treasured possession is her long, gorgeous hair, while Jim’s is a gold watch. In the spirit of sacrifice, Della sells her hair to buy a chain … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 14:6-15; 1 PETER 4:11 From Monday through Thursday, a Mexican bricklayer constructs walls and fixes roofs. He works diligently and quietly. He was still using his hands to construct buildings at the age of 70, and he keeps on working to build God’s family. His life was often in danger. He has experienced death from falls … [Read more…]
PSALM 37:1-9 Attempting to stay current with events has its drawbacks because negative news tends to sell better than positive news. It is easy to get too worried about the unlawful conduct of people, groups, or governments that we have no control over. David declares in Psalm 37 that there is no need to worry about … [Read more…]
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