STAY SPIRITUALLY ALERT

1 PETER 5:6–11 In my first year at secondary school, I was always careful—double-checking homework, listening closely in class. But as I settled in, I became overconfident. One term, I stopped studying properly and failed a major exam. That failure reminded me how easily comfort can lead to carelessness. Peter warns us not to drift through life unaware. … [Read more…]

WHEN THE LIGHT BREAKS THROUGH

MATTHEW 17:2 A nurse once told of sitting with a very ill patient who had not spoken in days. As dawn broke and sunlight filled the room, he whispered, “It is beautiful.” She believed the light had carried peace into his soul. On the mountaintop, during the Transfiguration, Jesus shone like the sun — His glory … [Read more…]

THE MARK OF TRUE DISCIPLES

JOHN 13:31–35 A neighbour dropped off a warm, homemade pie for a new family in her area. She barely knew them, yet welcomed them like old friends. That small act of kindness made them feel incredibly loved. This reminds us of how God loves us—not because we have earned it, but because it is simply who He … [Read more…]

IT ALL BELONGS TO GOD

1 CHRONICLES 29:6–16 While walking through a public garden, I saw a sign: “Please enjoy, but do not pick the flowers.” It struck me—this beauty was not mine to take, only to appreciate. In a similar way, everything we have is God’s. King David while praying declared that everything comes from God (1 Chronicles 29:14, 16). Even … [Read more…]

LOST AND FOUND 

JOHN 1:43–51 One day, I saw a young boy lost in a crowded bus station. He looked frightened, unsure where to go. I took his hand, asked a few questions, and walked with him until he found his mother. His relief was clear—he had found his way. That reminds me of Philip in John 1:43–51. After … [Read more…]

JESUS: THE POWER BEHIND CREATION

HEBREWS 1:1–4 At a railway station, I watched an engineer explain the importance of the locomotive engine. No matter how well-designed the carriages, without the engine, the entire train remains motionless. In Hebrews, Jesus is described as the One through whom God made the universe (1:2)—its very architect. From distant galaxies to the details of your DNA, … [Read more…]

SHINE THROUGH KINDNESS

PHILIPPIANS 2:12–18 One rainy evening, I saw a young man stop his motorbike to help an elderly woman whose shopping had spilled into the muddy road. Without hesitation, he gathered her things, sheltered her with his coat, and walked her home. That simple act of kindness shone brightly in a weary world—just as Paul urged believers … [Read more…]

SURROUNDED AND SECURE

PSALM 125:1–5 In a crowded marketplace, a weary old woman collapsed under her burdens—unexpected illness and worry weighed her down. Without prompting, five vendors—complete strangers—gathered around her. They shaded her from the sun, gave her water, and gently offered reassurance until she regained strength. When help arrived, they quietly dispersed, their love woven into action without … [Read more…]

LOVING PATIENCE

EXODUS 6:1–9 A teacher once said, “When a child fails to read the board, do not assume defiance—it may be that they cannot see.” In class, when a pupil seems inattentive or unwilling to learn, it might not be rebellion but weariness or silent struggles at home. Just like the Israelites, crushed by hardship and unable to … [Read more…]

KEEP DOING GOOD

GALATIANS 6:7–10 A woman once joked that staying late to help others at her workplace did not show up on her performance review—“No gold stars for that!” she said. I understood her frustration. It’s tough when our efforts go unnoticed. But Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:7, 9 that we reap what we sow and encourages … [Read more…]