ROMANS 8:18–23; REVELATION 21 I can see and hear the soft wind sweeping through the trees as I look out my open office window. I can also hear birds tweeting. My neighbour’s just-mowed field is scattered with bales of pasture, and the sky is a vivid blue, with big white cumulus clouds standing out. Aside from the … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 3:8–17 As I was taking off the price tag, I grinned at the warning on the back of a cold-weather garment I had bought: “WARNING: this unique item of clothing will make you want to go outdoors and stay there.” An individual can endure and even flourish in severe and fluctuating weather conditions if … [Read more…]
MARK 12:38–44 Jane uses writing to worship and serve God, especially with health issues limiting mobility. When an acquaintance found no value in her writing, she became discouraged and doubted the significance of her offerings. Through prayer, Scripture study, and encouragement, she found that only God could determine her motives and offerings. She asked the … [Read more…]
ROMANS 8:22–26 He was diagnosed with a serious medical problem, leading him to contemplate the possibility of death. He considered whether he needed to mend relationships, manage financial matters, or hand off work that could not wait. He felt exhausted and unable to perform even simple tasks due to physical discomfort. He even struggled to pray. … [Read more…]
JOHN 20:24–29; HEBREWS 10:23 When their son was battling heroin addiction, Frank would not have believed it if you told him that God would use their story to inspire other families facing similar struggles in the future. It is not always easy to recognise while you are going through unpleasant situations, but God has a way … [Read more…]
EXODUS 17:8–13; HEBREWS 12:1 Jack’s strength failed him at mile twenty-five out of twenty-six. Jack, a first-time marathon runner, felt exhausted and sat down. After resigning to quit, two middle-aged women approached him. Despite being strangers, they asked if he wanted to run with them. Jack found his strength restored, and accompanied by the two women, he … [Read more…]
JOHN 3:1–8, 13–16 A publisher made a significant mistake by republishing a book after several years of market presence. The author rewrote the book, but when it was published, the publisher changed the cover but not the inside of the book. The exterior was fresh and new, but the interior was old, making this “reprint” not truly new. … [Read more…]
NUMBERS 13:25–14:9 A man declined a promotion in another country due to fear of leaving their home. The Israelites were called to inhabit a fertile land but were initially afraid of powerful people in large cities. Joshua and Caleb urged them to trust in the Lord, stating that the Lord is with them. Despite the large … [Read more…]
PSALM 91 Feathers are not the first thing that springs to mind when we think about protection. You may notice more in a bird’s feathers than meets the eye, even if they appear to be a weak kind of defence. The smooth and fluffy portion of bird feathers is testimony to God’s design. The smooth part … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 18:1–10; MATTHEW 19:14 Thomas Barnado, a medical missionary, entered London Hospital Medical School in 1865 with the dream of becoming a medical missionary in China. He discovered a need in his own neighbourhood and developed homes for destitute children. Barnado saved 60,000 boys and girls from poverty and early death, earning him the nickname “the … [Read more…]
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