A SPECTACULAR VIEW

PSALM 33:13-22   Some people enjoy using Google Maps to study locations or regions of the world they want to visit while on vacation. To walk through the streets and cities as if you were really there is fascinating.   We can view a lot of the world with the aid of Google Maps, but I … [Read more…]

TIDY UP THE CLOSET

PSALM 139:13-24 A man described how his mother would ask him to clean up his room when he was younger. He would walk to his room as required to begin the exercise, only to become distracted while reading the comic book he was supposed to stack neatly. His mother would then abruptly end the distraction … [Read more…]

GETTING USED TO WAITING ON GOD

PSALM 62:5   After 3 years of trying to pass the written test, Cha Sa-soon, a 69-year-old Korean woman, finally earned her driving permit. She wished to obtain the license in order to take her grandchildren to the zoo.   In a world where everything tends to happen instantly, she was persistent. People dislike the word … [Read more…]

RAISE THE FLAG

EPHESIANS 5:1-13 The reign of Queen Elizabeth II lasted seventy years. Her reign was distinguished by grace and beauty. She was devotedly loved and held in high regard since she gave her life to effectively serve her people. You can see the significance of the flag flying over Buckingham Palace. When the flag was flying, it … [Read more…]

PERFECT MATCH

EPHESIANS 2:11-22 Too long. Too short. Too large. Too little. Too tight. Too loose. Most people never seem to find any clothes that suit them well! It can be equally challenging to find the “perfect fit” church. Every church has a flaw. Maybe the people all seem old. We are not given a chance to participate. Our … [Read more…]

DISPOSABLE LIFESTYLE

PSALM 136:1-9,23-26 We have a culture of disposability more than ever before. Consider a few items that are intended to be thrown away: razors, water bottles, flashlights, plastic cups, and plastic eating utensils. A product is used, thrown away, and then replaced. Greater expressions of this disposable culture are also seen. Relationships are frequently viewed as optional … [Read more…]

TOILING FOR THE WIND

ECCLESIASTES 5:10-17 Recent widespread flooding has caused many deaths and forced countless Nigerians to flee their homes. The numerous flood-related deaths and displaced people in Nigeria serve as a stark reminder of Solomon’s notion that wealth perishes through misfortune (Ecclesiastes 5:14). Our most prized possessions may be lost through accidents, theft, or natural calamities. Even if we … [Read more…]

WITHIN THE STORM

MARK 4:35-41 There was a storm brewing, not just outside but also inside a neighbour’s house. Family members were trying to balance their obligations at home, at work, and when going to and from the hospital while their father was in the hospital. They were so worn out that their patience was weakening and things were … [Read more…]

THE POWER OF TRADITION

1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-34 Christian traditions are the beliefs that were transmitted to the faithful practically, orally or in writing by the apostles who had received them. On the other hand, actions or pattern of conduct that reflects a family’s values, interests, or beliefs are considered to be family traditions. They are passed down to upcoming generations once … [Read more…]

A PRAYERFUL HEART

PSALM 27:7-14 A young mother tried to keep her children busy on the flight so they would not bother other passengers. The younger girl, Theresa, stopped what she was doing and bowed her head when the pilot’s voice was heard over the intercom. “Amen,” she muttered after the pilot was done. She believed the pilot was … [Read more…]