1 CORINTHIANS 10:1–13 In the Californian city of Santa Barbara, there is a street with an unusual name. “Leave if you can” is what it means; it is called “Salsipuedes.” Spanish-speaking city planners gave the area its name, which was a not-so-subtle caution to stay clear of a marsh that occasionally flooded when it was first established. … [Read more…]
EXODUS 34:1–9; NUMBERS 14:18 Caricature artists in public spaces sketch people willing to pay a small fee for a humorous portrayal of themselves. Caricatures of God are not funny and often lead to a distorted view of Him. People often dismiss these distorted images, as they are not taken seriously. For instance, those who see God as … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 32:1–12 My friend Joseph compared God to an eyelid, leaving me surprised and wondering what he meant by that. “Explain further to me,” I said. We had been studying uncommon biblical imagery together, such as God as a labouring mother (Isaiah 42:14), but this one was new to me. He directed my attention to Deuteronomy … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 26:17–30; HEBREWS 13:15 Dave, who is losing his eyesight, expressed his commitment to daily praising God for His immense support. Dave and all of us have the ultimate reason for such unending gratitude—Jesus. Matthew’s Twenty-sixth Chapter describes how, the evening before He was crucified, Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples. After the meal, verse … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 18:23–35; COLOSSIANS 3:13 To assist with an event setup, I got to church early. At the other end of the sanctuary, a woman was sobbing. I swiftly used a vacuum cleaner to drown out her sobbing because she had previously been nasty to me and spread rumours about me. If someone does not like me, … [Read more…]
LUKE 9:51–56; PROVERBS 15:1 A university professor, a former atheist, noticed anti-God bumper stickers on a car. He believed the stickers might provoke anger, which could help atheists justify their beliefs. However, he warned that atheists often find what they seek in such situations. Jesus faced threats and hatred from others but never doubted His deity. When … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 3:17–4:2 We all possess a Doppelganger, also known as Lookalikes, who are unrelated individuals who appear very much like us. I was once mistaken for another person whom a fellow said looked exactly like me, even though I have never seen this lookalike. Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul emphasises that we are being transformed into … [Read more…]
JEREMIAH 29:4–14 Loss and disappointment can cause anger, guilt, and confusion. Whether choices have closed doors or tragedy invades our lives, it often leads to unfathomable sadness. We may suppress painful memories, but they remain. Oswald Chambers emphasises the active role of the Lord in our lives, encouraging us not to fear the reminder of the … [Read more…]
ROMANS 3:10–26 A lot of people, including families, marriages, organisations, and even countries, are described as dysfunctional. Functionality denotes that a thing is in good operating order, whereas dysfunctionality denotes that something is damaged, improperly operating, or unable to accomplish its intended purpose. Paul’s letter to the Romans describes a spiritually dysfunctional humanity where everyone has … [Read more…]
PSALM 102:1–17 I came upon an article about a mother’s five-minute rule for her children. Every day, they had to get ready for school and assemble together five minutes before departure. She would pray for each of them individually, requesting the Lord’s favour for their day. She would then kiss them and send them running. … [Read more…]
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