LUKE 23:32-43 Leo Plass from Oregon, who dropped out of college in 1932 must have learned a lot from the University of Life. As he approached his 100th birthday, he returned to finish his degree at the age of 99. He earned the three credits he needed to graduate and put an end to this crucial … [Read more…]
PSALM 94:21-22 A man once strolled along a vast lake’s shores. He discovered a small alcove between the rocks as he neared a pile of boulders, and noticed a tiny plant had taken root there. The plant appeared to be getting enough sunlight and water, as well as some protection. Its delicate leaves would not even … [Read more…]
PSALM 119:97-104 “You eat too fast!” my friend often tells me. “Relax and enjoy your meal.” I usually finish before he does since he takes his time to savour each bite. I wonder how many of us hurry through God’s Word without truly enjoying it. It was sweet to the psalmist’s taste, sweeter than honey to his … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 20:1-16 One night, a chaplain to the elderly paid a visit to a nursing home. A resident named John crept out of his room quietly, trying to start a conversation with him. “Will God be disappointed if I become a Christian this late in life?” he inquired after they had chatted for a while. John’s … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 7:1-12 The activities of a single person can have a large impact on a group. As journalist Sebastian Junger followed a platoon of soldiers, this truth became evident. Junger stood there watching as one soldier confronted another whose bootlaces were dragging on the ground. He did not confront him because he was worried about his … [Read more…]
ROMANS 12:13 In 1987, a pastor and his family relocated to California to take over a church’s pastorate. They were picked up from the airport the day they arrived in town. The first thing he noticed as they drew into traffic was a bumper sticker that said, “Welcome to California… Now Go Home!” It was not … [Read more…]
JOHN 4:27-38 Food is not just a necessity for me; it is also a wonderful source of enjoyment! When I am hungry, I like to sit down to a well-prepared meal. When the disciples returned to the well where Jesus was interacting with the Samaritan woman, I believe they were hungry for lunch. They implored … [Read more…]
PSALM 107:23-32 The ancient people of Axum (or Aksum), a nation on the Red Sea in modern Ethiopia, learned that the monsoon season’s harsh winds could be harnessed by sail for fast sailing. They learnt to maneuver their way through the storm rather than fearing the tremendous winds and rain. Psalm 107 paints a beautiful picture of … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 5:12-17 According to legend, as a young man, Robert Robinson (1735–1790) enjoyed getting into trouble with his friends. However, at the age of 17, he heard a sermon by George Whitefield and realised his need for Christ’s salvation. His life was transformed by the Lord, and he became a preacher. He also authored a … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 10:32-38 Some of us have little knowledge of persecution. Our physical well-being has never been threatened as a result of what we believe or say. We only “know” a little about the issue because of what we hear and read. For many of our brothers and sisters around the world, this is not the case. … [Read more…]
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