GENESIS 13:1–18 In some cultures, elders or the highest-ranking individual enter a room first, while in others, younger individuals may be allowed to enter. However, it can be challenging to grant this privilege when it belongs to us. Abram and Lot, with numerous flocks, herds, and tents, could not support themselves on land. To avoid conflict, … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 40:9–17 I accidentally knocked over my glass, causing my beverage to cascade over the edge and onto the floor. I cupped my palms and attempted to capture the cascade. My fingers went through most of my beverage, so my efforts were mostly in vain. Ultimately, my feet stood in puddles, and my upturned … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY 1:1–5 A good legacy is defined as the positive influence you have on others, including strangers, friends, and coworkers. Your legacy is the culmination of your own principles, successes, and deeds that leave a lasting impression on others around you. The Bible speaks of Grandma Lois and Mother Eunice, who shared true faith with Timothy … [Read more…]
JAMES 3:3–12 On a Sunday night in September 1666, a small fire broke out in Thomas Farriner’s bakery, leading to the Great Fire of 1666. The fire left over 70,000 people homeless and levelled four-fifths of London, demonstrating the devastating impact of such a small fire. The Bible warns of a small but destructive fire: the tongue. … [Read more…]
ACTS 26:9–15; MATTHEW 25:40 A London commuter train passenger pushed and abused a fellow traveller, leading to an unresolved incident. Later that day, the abusive passenger appeared before a business manager for a job interview, only to discover he was the person he encountered that morning. The person he abused earlier in the day was the … [Read more…]
MARK 6:30–46 Tommy Manning, a former member of the U.S. Mountain Running Team, emphasised the importance of rest days for runners, stating that the body needs time to rest and rebuild after exercise, ensuring physiological adaptations occur. In our faith and service, regular rest is crucial to prevent burnout and discouragement. Jesus sought spiritual balance throughout … [Read more…]
1 PETER 4:7–11 During vacation, he grew a beard, receiving compliments from friends and co-workers. One day, however, he looked at the beard and decided, “It is not me.” So out came the razor. Individual differences and preferences exist in our personalities, as they are uniquely and “wonderfully made” by God. Peter highlights the role of each … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY 1:3–5 A 2019 study showed that mothers and grandmothers significantly influence spiritual development in United States believers, with two-thirds citing their mothers and one-third acknowledging their grandmother’s role. Paul noted in his epistolary correspondence with his protégé Timothy that his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois served as role models for Timothy’s faith (2 Timothy 1:5). … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 2:11–22 James, an African refugee, is unsure of his birthplace and lost his mother during the civil war. Unable to prove his birthplace, he seeks arrest at a British police station, preferring jail over living on the streets without the rights and benefits of citizenship. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians addressed the challenges of living without … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 11:23–28 Eric Liddell, born in 1902 in Tianjin, China, died in 1945. Born to Scottish parents, he won a gold medal at the 1924 Olympics and returned to teach in Tianjin, encouraging young people to contribute to mankind. A memorial stone with an epitaph stands on the grounds of a former Japanese prison camp in … [Read more…]
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