JOHN 20:24-31 In 1834, Charlotte Elliott wrote the hymn “Just As I Am.” She began to suffer from crippling fatigue at age 33 and became disabled. She felt useless, and this inner anguish led her to start questioning her faith in Christ. As a reaction to her uncertainty, she penned “Just As I Am.” Jesus asked the … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 8:23-27 The passengers disembarked the cruise ship as soon as it arrived at the port. A virus outbreak had been plaguing them for the past two days, and hundreds of people had fallen ill as a result. When asked about his experience, one passenger said, “Well, I do not intend to complain so much. I … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 5:6-15 In countless ways, technology is a blessing. Do you need more information on a particular circumstance? To instantly receive a spectrum of information to help you with your search, all you need to do is visit the internet. Need to speak with a friend? Simply send a text or email. However, there … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 3:1-11 Image consultants are becoming essential in our media-saturated world. Athletes, politicians, corporate executives, and entertainers all seem anxious to influence how the public perceives them. Even though there may occasionally be a sharp contrast between the public image and the true person within, these expensive consultants strive to influence how their clients are seen. In … [Read more…]
JOHN 16:17-24 I questioned several friends about their most trying or painful experience. Their responses included experiencing war, getting divorced, having surgery, and losing a loved one. “The birth of my first child,” a woman responded. However, she claimed that in retrospect, she finds it delightful since “the anguish had a significant purpose.” Jesus informed His … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 22:1 The financial fraud scheme Charles Ponzi made into a way of life will always be linked to his name. Early in 1920, after committing a few minor financial crimes and spending some time in jail, he started promising investors returns of 50% in 45 days and 100% in 90 days. The money flowed in … [Read more…]
JAMES 1:2-12 Even though they are an essential component of the ecosystem, bats are not one of man’s favourite creations from God, especially when they are flying around the house. Suffering is another unwanted guest that frequently invades our lives. When difficulties arise, we are prone to panic or give up. But even these trying situations have … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-5; EXODUS 38:8 Moses asked the skilled craftsman Bezalel to assist in creating the furnishings when he brought the children of Israel together to start construction on the tabernacle (Exodus 35–39). We are informed that several women were requested to donate their precious bronze mirrors in order for him to construct the bronze basin he … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 4:1-10 One desperate mother traded her vote for a bag of rice during an election. Taxes increased six months after her candidate won. Everything has gone up in price since then, including rice! Political corruption is not a recent phenomenon in nations all over the world. Corruption of the spirit is nothing new either. Jesus … [Read more…]
ROMANS 6:14-23; HEBREWS 12:14 People are frequently questioned in polls about their happiness, job satisfaction, and overall enjoyment of life. However, I have never seen a survey that posed the question, “Are you holy?” How would you respond to that question? Holiness is described as “separation for God and behaviour fit for people separated” in one bible dictionary. … [Read more…]
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