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…]
MICAH 4:1–5 The UN petitioned leaders to collaborate in receiving refugees many years ago, aiming to ensure every child receives an education, every adult finds meaningful work, and every family has a home, as the current global refugee crisis keeps going up. The dream of creating homes for refugees in crisis echoes a promise made by … [Read more…]
HABAKKUK 3:16–19 The doctor informed her of cancer, leaving her heart broken. She prayed for her husband and children, who had prayed for a different outcome. She cried, asking God for strength, as this was beyond her control. When our circumstances seem hopeless and our prognosis is devastating, it’s crucial to know where to turn for … [Read more…]
PSALM 100 Each individual is an original created by God, who created us all through His love and thought, meaning that no one can become talented, buffed, or bright independently. God created our bodies, minds, and souls. He aims to make us braver, stronger, purer, more peaceful, loving, and less selfish, ultimately leading to the kind … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 8:6–11 During the hectic holiday season in Australia, volunteers set up rest spots with free coffee on major routes. A couple, during one trip, pulled over and went to get their coffee. After giving them the two cups, an attendant demanded payment for one cup from them. The husband asked why. She gestured at the … [Read more…]
JOHN 16:16–22 Agnes’ pregnancy was marked by complications, leading to a caesarean section. Despite the ordeal, Agnes quickly forgot her pain when she held her newborn son, as joy replaced her anguish. The passage from John 16:21 states that a woman experiencing pain during childbirth forgets her anguish due to joy when her baby is born. … [Read more…]
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