ACTS 1:1-11 When we need to call repair men to have our household appliances fixed, they say something like, “I will be there between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.” We are stuck waiting because we have no idea when they will show up. Jesus informed His disciples that He was about to depart from them and that … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 4:14-16 When a person responds to a situation in an age-appropriate manner, they are said to be mature. In a variety of contexts, including financial, physical, and even spiritual, the word “maturity” is employed. Maturity is the goal of growing from childhood to adulthood. Although parents regret seeing their children leave for college or the workplace, … [Read more…]
1 TIMOTHY 1:1-17 Titles, which are associated with names of people or their positions are significant. “Friend,” “parent,” “coach,” “teacher,” etc. Among other things, titles such as these inform us about how we should treat others. Paul was referred to by titles in the Bible, such as “apostle” (1 Timothy 1:1), which means “sent one.” He said it … [Read more…]
PSALM 119:105 Longitude, an award-winning book by Dava Sobel, describes a problem early sailors encountered. The length of the day or the height of the sun allowed them to easily estimate their latitude in relation to the equator, either north or south. However, until English clockmaker John Harrison created the marine chronometer, which allowed sailors … [Read more…]
ROMANS 8:1-2 A man was walking by some elephants when all of a sudden he stopped, puzzled because these enormous animals were just being held by ropes fastened to their front legs. No chains or cages. The elephants’ ability to escape their bonds was always apparent, but for some reason they chose not to. He asked the … [Read more…]
LUKE 6:27-37 If you are anything like me, you almost never read the full text of an online service contract before you agree to it. They go on for pages, and the majority of the legal jargon is incomprehensible to someone like me. So it came as quite a surprise to me when a friend informed me … [Read more…]
PSALM 121 One of the tallest statues of Christ in the world, Christ the Redeemer, is located on the Corcovado Mountain above Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Almost every location in the city offers a good view of it, day or night. This figure of Christ the Redeemer is visible when one looks to the hills. According to … [Read more…]
ZECHARIAH 4:10 I sometimes speak with individuals who serve in small communities in what they perceive to be seemingly small ways. They constantly feel discouraged by loneliness and that their noble accomplishments are insignificant. Bigger is better, according to some cultural beliefs, and size is the best indicator of success. To resist that trend requires strength, especially … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 4:7 Numerous people lost their jobs several years ago during a major economic meltdown. Sadly, one of them was a dear friend. While there were uncertainties in his condition, he revealed in a message to me that he was at peace because he trusted that God would take care of him. Because we know that our … [Read more…]
JOHN 4:7-15 About one percent of the world’s water, which covers seventy percent of the planet, is suitable for drinking. Due to the fact that clean water is essential for all life, water conservation and sanitation are important issues in many parts of the world. Jesus made a special effort to bring a lost woman to a … [Read more…]
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