ACTS 8:26–40 “Where’s Waldo?” is a popular children’s book series featuring a cartoonish character, Waldo, who hides in crowded scenes, inviting children to find him. Parents also enjoy the sweet moments of discovery and helping their children find him. Stephen’s death led to persecution against Christians, leading many to flee Jerusalem. Deacon Philip followed the fleeing … [Read more…]
2 CHRONICLES 20:14–22; PSALM 47:6 Singing has been found to have a significant impact on the brain, releasing hormones that alleviate anxiety and stress. Research suggests that when a group sings together, their heartbeats actually synchronise with each other. Paul’s writing encourages the church to communicate through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with the Bible repeating “Sing … [Read more…]
JOHN 13:3–17 The church commissioned a new group of leaders who participated in a memorable foot-washing ceremony, symbolising their roles as servant-leaders, with the congregation observing as they washed each other’s feet. Jesus Christ, in John 13, poured water into a basin and began washing His disciples feet, stating that no servant is greater than their master … [Read more…]
JOHN 14:25–31 A lady shared her longing for peace and contentment, despite her successful business and influential relationships. One day, she found the Prince of Peace, a source of true peace and contentment, after a friend shared the good news of Jesus. This profound experience changed her understanding of true peace and contentment. Jesus spoke of … [Read more…]
ROMANS 7:14–25 The great artist Michelangelo left unfinished sculptures, including the Bearded Slave, Atlas Slave, Awakening Slave, and Young Slave, after his death. These sculptures, though seemingly unfinished, depict the feeling of eternal enslavement, as intended by the artist. Michelangelo created figures stuck in marble, allowing their bodies to emerge but not completely, with muscles flexing … [Read more…]
JOHN 13:33–35; PROVERBS 20:6 My friend struggles to trust people due to hurt and rumours spread about him in the past. His stand strikes a sad chord in me because it brings up memories of unanticipated betrayals in my own life. Scripture really gives a very honest account of our nature. The author of Proverbs 20:6 expresses … [Read more…]
JAMES 2:14–26 A friend noticed a woman walking on the side of the road and offered her a ride. She was saddened to learn that the woman didn’t have money for a bus and had to walk home in hot and humid weather. She had also walked several hours that morning to go to work. My … [Read more…]
LUKE 13:1–9 Last year, John almost removed the rose bush in his backyard due to its insufficient flower production and creeping branches. Life got busy, and his gardening plan was delayed. However, a few months later, the rose bush burst into bloom, bursting with fragrant flowers that filled his yard and adorned the ground. The revival of … [Read more…]
GENESIS 14:17–24 Samuel Foss’s quote, “Let me live by the side of the road and be a friend to man,” encourages us to be friends with people. We should stand by the way, waiting for weary travellers and those who have been wronged. We should nourish and refresh them with encouraging words, leaving them with … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 13:1–9, 23 A woman sent an email expressing her fondness for her teacher, my mom, who taught her class the 23rd Psalm in 1958. This was the only contact she had with the Bible until 1997, when she became a Christian. Jesus shared a parable about a farmer who sowed seeds on different types of ground, … [Read more…]
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