MATTHEW 6:9–15; PSALM 145:18 In August 2010, 33 miners were trapped underground in a mine shaft near Copiapó, Chile. After seventeen days of waiting, drilling created a hole in the shaft ceiling, which provided a delivery path for water, food, and medicine. The miners relied on these to survive, and on day sixty-nine, the last miner … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 2:1–12; PSALM 95:6 Many manger scenes depict the wise men, or magi, visiting Jesus in Bethlehem alongside the shepherds. However, the gospel of Matthew suggests they visited later. Jesus was found in a house, where they worshipped him. They then opened their treasures and presented him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Realising that the magi’s visit … [Read more…]
MARK 6:7–12; 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 Imagine embarking on a trip without any essentials, clothing, money, or credit cards, which seems both unwise and terrifying. Jesus instructed His twelve disciples to carry only their staff, no bread, bags, or money. Later, He instructed them to take purses, bags, and swords, and if they did not have a sword, … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 15:50–58 A financial advisor advises investing money with hope and preparedness for the worst, acknowledging the uncertainty of life decisions. However, following a course where effort is not wasted in the end is a valuable approach. Paul spent a year with Jesus’ followers in Corinth, a city known for moral corruption. After he left, he … [Read more…]
EXODUS 17:8–15 The Bible’s stories often leave us wondering, as seen in Moses’ decision to hold up God’s staff at the top of a hill during a battle. The Israelites won when Moses raised his hands, while the Amalekites won when he lowered them. Aaron and Hur also played a crucial role in their victory. Hur, … [Read more…]
JOHN 8:48–59 Jeralean Talley, the world’s oldest living person in 2015, died that year at the age of 116. Jerusalem celebrated its 3,000th birthday in 1995. A bristlecone pine in California’s White Mountains has been determined to be older than 4,800 years. That precedes the patriarch Abraham by 800 years! Jesus, when confronted by Jewish religious … [Read more…]
2 KINGS 6:8–17 A dog and his owner set out to check on animals. They rode in a small utility truck, but the man forgot to put the brake on when he went out of the car with his dog in it, causing the vehicle to roll down a hill and across traffic, causing confusion for … [Read more…]
NEHEMIAH 2:11–18 Edward Klee, upon returning to Berlin, found the city he once loved had drastically changed. He later said that returning to a city can be a hit-or-miss experience. It can lead to feelings of sorrow or loss, as we are not the same person we were, nor is the place that was so … [Read more…]
PSALM 23 A lady started a Thanks-Living Jar to become more thankful in her spiritual life. She wrote down one thing she thanked God for each evening, finding praise on both good and bad days. At the end of the year, she found herself again thanking God for everything He had done, from simple things … [Read more…]
NAHUM 1:7–15 We are constantly exposed to world news through the Internet, radio, television, and mobile devices. The bulk appears to outline the issues—crime, terrorism, conflict, and economic difficulties. However, there are moments when positive news—tales of selfless deeds, medical advancements, or strides towards peace in war-torn areas—invades the deepest moments of sorrow and hopelessness. Nahum prophesied … [Read more…]
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