PSALM 139:14–18 The son of a friend of mine is working on counting to ten. He counts everything, including trees and toys. He counts the toes on my feet and flowering plants he passes on his way to school—things I usually forget to count. He is teaching me to count again, reminding me of the good … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 10:12–22; LEVITICUS 19:9–10; 23:22; DEUTERONOMY 24:19–21 In Ghana, the proverb “Chop time, no friend” was a humorous expression of the scarcity of food in certain regions, highlighting the generous nature of the people who would willingly give the last of their food to strangers. Moses instructed the Israelites to change their hearts and stop being stubborn … [Read more…]
MARK 8:11–21 A man referred to Jesus as “the Master Reminder,” a term that reflects our tendency to doubt and forget. Despite Jesus’s numerous earthly miracles, His first disciples feared they might be left in need, failing to grasp the deeper meaning the Lord intended for them to remember. During a journey across the Sea of … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 3:1–10 A cold and allergies made me feel as though I was underwater, with all sounds muffled and muted. It took me weeks to get a clear hearing. This experience made me realise how important it was to hear. Samuel thought he was being called by Eli. He presented himself three times, but only the … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:1 Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, China, is a stunning mountain known for its towering cliffs. Visitors can experience its beauty by taking the Tianmen Shan cable car, which covers 7,455 metres (4.5 miles). It is incredible that this cable car, which has no engine on board, can traverse such great distances and climb such steep … [Read more…]
1 PETER 1:3–9 A friend of mine who was going to retire told me that his biggest worry about the next phase of life was that he would not have enough money. I spoke with my financial counsellor the following day, and he offered me suggestions on how to prevent running out of money. It is … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 2:12–17 A New York perfumer can identify scent combinations and identify the perfumer behind a fragrance with a single sniff. Paul’s letter to the followers of Christ in Corinth cites a Roman army burning incense in a conquered city. The general, his troops, and the defeated army would enter. The incense aroma signified victory for … [Read more…]
JOHN 6:53–69 In 2016, theatre companies worldwide celebrated William Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary with special productions, concerts, lectures, and festivals. Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright in English, and his work has been celebrated through concerts, lectures, and festivals. Contemporaries like Ben Jonson wrote of him, “He was not of an age, but for all time.” Jesus … [Read more…]
GALATIANS 5:16–25 Self-control is a challenging skill to master, often overcoming bad habits, bad attitudes, or wrong mindsets. Despite making promises to improve and seeking accountability, many people feel they lack the will or ability to change. Despite talking, planning, and reading self-help books, many find it difficult to overcome and control their inner thoughts … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 25:1–13 It was meant to be a noon wedding, but we had been waiting for the bride to arrive at the church for more than an hour. Counting down the minutes, I wanted to keep my daughter busy until the ceremony began. As we waited, I felt like we were enacting a parable. The vicarage … [Read more…]
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