SEEING THE GOOD IN OTHERS

PROVERBS 14:29–35 Jane sometimes wished her husband were more driven—like her colleague’s spouse who was always chasing big goals. Her husband, Ben, was calm, content, and focused on family. At first, Jane thought something was missing. But over time, she realised his steady love and quiet strength were a true gift. Proverbs 14:30 says that envy … [Read more…]

THROUGH THE VALLEY

PSALM 23 After losing her mother, Grace felt overwhelmed by grief, as if walking through a dark valley alone. Yet, in her sorrow, she found comfort in Psalm 23. She trusted that Jesus, her Shepherd, was guiding her step by step, giving her peace amidst the pain. Though the shadow of loss was heavy, God’s … [Read more…]

STORY WORTH TELLING

ACTS 8:26–35 On a business trip to John shared a taxi with a colleague from another branch. While chatting, the colleague asked about the cross around John’s neck. John smiled and replied, “It reminds me of Jesus, who changed my life.” That brief moment opened the door to a deeper conversation about faith. In Acts 8, … [Read more…]

GOD’S CLASSROOM

MATTHEW 19:17–30 Imagine a school classroom where top students always sit in the front and usually win the prizes. Then, during a surprise quiz, a quiet pupil from the back—rarely noticed—gets the highest score. Shock fills the room. That is a glimpse of God’s kingdom. In Matthew 19, Jesus says it is hard for the rich—those who … [Read more…]

PUTTING OTHERS FIRST

PHILIPPIANS 2:1–4 One Monday morning in a busy office, a team gathered for their weekly meeting. Their manager opened with Philippians 2:3–4, asking, “Do we truly look out for one another, or only ourselves?” The room grew quiet. One colleague admitted, “I often push my ideas just to get noticed.” Another said, “It is hard to celebrate … [Read more…]

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…]