2 CORINTHIANS 5:9-10 When the children’s ministry at a certain church notices good conduct, they give prizes to the youngsters. Instead of focusing on inappropriate behaviour, they were attempting to reinforce good behaviour. Once a child was offered a prize, he said, “No, thank you.” I do not require anything; I simply want to behave well and … [Read more…]
PSALM 42:1-2 East Africa is one of the driest locations on earth, which is why “Nairobi” is such an important name for a city there. The name is derived from a Masai phrase that means “place of cool waters.” Water has always been both life-giving and significant throughout history. Water is an unavoidable requirement. Our souls, like … [Read more…]
PSALM 46:10 Eric Liddell, who was memorialised in the film Chariots of Fire, finished his studies and returned to China to become a missionary soon after his Olympic victory in 1924. He worked as a science and sports tutor at Tianjin’s Anglo/Chinese College in addition to his religious duties. When World War II broke out, Liddell sent … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 16:7 Last week, someone thought I was a thief as I was out shopping, while another thought I was a hero. An employee stopped me as I departed the supermarket, believing I was a shoplifter. He apologised and sent me on my way after discovering I was not. A woman in the parking lot gave my … [Read more…]
PSALM 66:19 During a memorial service for C. S. Lewis, a close friend revealed that Lewis always responded to every letter he received from readers all over the world with a handwritten personal reply. Lewis’ general attitude toward people, according to his friend, was one of concern and respect. He complimented people by paying attention … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 Everything in this world comes to an end, which can be discouraging at times. It is the sensation you get after you finish a book that you do not want to end. Or when you are watching a movie and hope it will last a little longer. But, pleasant or awful, everything eventually comes … [Read more…]
PSALM 8:1-2 Years back, a preacher instructed several children to write down a list of questions they would ask Jesus if He appeared in person the next week. Adults were also asked to do the same. The outcomes were shockingly different. Some of the children asked: “Will we have to sit about in robes and sing … [Read more…]
PSALM 13 Saul pursued David for nine years, as if he were “hunting a partridge in the mountains” (1 Samuel 26:20). Prolonged affliction can be frustrating. We want a quick remedy and a speedy solution. However, certain things are beyond recovery. It is only possible to bear them. Nonetheless, we have the option of complaining to God about … [Read more…]
EXODUS 32:21-35 An overturned cattle truck caused the expressway to be closed for several hours. The animals had gotten away and were now roaming the highway. The wandering cattle reminded me of something I had recently read in Exodus 32 about God’s people who had gone astray. While Moses was receiving the law from God on … [Read more…]
LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23 My favourite wrestler had just lost a match, and his dream of becoming world champion had come to an end – at least for now. It had been a miserable day! However I am hoping he will make a comeback soon. So it appeared on Jesus’ crucifixion day. All hope seemed to have vanished. That … [Read more…]
RECENT COMMENTS: