ROMANS 8:12–17 A father multitasks while driving a lawn mower and towing a child’s waggon, capturing his three-year-old daughter’s delight in the noisy tour of their yard. This scene can evoke fantastic memories. However, for many, “dad” is an incomplete concept, and where to turn if our fathers are gone, fail us, or even wound … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 5:1–13 The historic Battle of Waterloo is commemorated in what is now Belgium every year on June 18. Napoleon’s French army was defeated on that day in 1815 by a multinational force led by the Duke of Wellington. “To meet your Waterloo” has since evolved to signify “to be defeated by somebody who is … [Read more…]
PSALM 68:7–10,19–20 “Hoo-ah” is a guttural reaction used by US Army soldiers to indicate their approval. Although its original meaning has been lost over the years, some claim that it was formed from the acronym HUA, which stands for Heard, Understood, and Acknowledged. Selah, a musical notation, is often used after a profound emotional response, and … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 13; 1 CORINTHIANS 14:1 Love is a sacrificial act of giving one’s time, money, or energy without expecting anything in return. Today’s reading delves into a deeper form of love, a heart-wrenched devotion to God, beyond the traditional definition of love as sacrificial giving. Love is not just about making the world go round, but … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 5:43–48 We should love our enemies because we all see the rising sun through our loving Father’s mercy. We should gather riches in heaven to prevent losing them. We should not worry, because God takes care of us like lilies and grasses in the field. We should pray because our Father in heaven gives … [Read more…]
MARK 8:1–13; PHILIPPIANS 4:19 Tristan da Cunha Island, the world’s most remote inhabited island, had a population of 243 people in 2021. Located 1,750 miles from South Africa, visitors must travel by boat for seven days due to the island’s lack of an airstrip, making it the most remote inhabited island in the world. Jesus and His … [Read more…]
REVELATION 2:12–17 Rose, who called herself a worrier, learned to break free from her restrictive label after her child’s accident. She met with friends weekly to pray and ask God for healing. As she turned her fears into prayer, she realised she was becoming a prayer warrior. Her identity in Christ deepened through the struggle … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 2:1–11 Two men discussed their business trip, with one valuing the new relationships formed through business contacts while the other emphasised the importance of selling, indicating their differing agendas. In various aspects of life, we often view others based on what we can get from them. Paul’s letter to the Philippians emphasises the importance of … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 13:1–6 Mary, a vibrant and blessed person, was diagnosed with cancer. Despite her remission, her cancer returned, and her husband and I were devastated. Mary’s last hours were filled with sorrow and a desire for his loving presence. She whispered to him, “Just be with me,” as she was weak and unable to talk. … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 1:12–26 A siren rang outside a boy’s house, warning of a dangerous storm. His mother explained that if people did not take cover, they might die. The boy, unacquainted with the sound, questioned why it was bad, arguing that if we die, we might meet Jesus. Paul expressed his desire to depart and be with … [Read more…]
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