PSALM 46:1-3 I recently read about a man who went hunting with his friends close to Balmoral, the Queen of England’s country estate. He twisted his ankle so severely while they were walking that he was unable to continue, so he instructed his companions to keep moving and he would wait by the side of … [Read more…]
PSALM 73:25-26 In a church service, my friend David admits that he does not always sing all the lyrics to the hymns and choruses. He stated, “Singing ‘All I want is Jesus’ when my heart also desires many other things does not seem truthful.” I appreciate his honesty. Asaph sounds like a man who is spiritually minded … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 24:15 Allied forces launched a massive attack on German fortifications on the beaches of Normandy, France, on the morning of June 6, 1944. The invasion is frequently referred to by the well-known moniker “D-Day,” but few people are aware of the term’s original meaning or what, if anything, the “D” stood for. Some have … [Read more…]
ROMANS 13:8-10 The Greek physician Hippocrates is frequently described as the founder of Western medicine. He is credited with developing the Hippocratic Oath, which continues to function as a moral code for modern doctors, because he recognised the importance of upholding moral values in the practice of medicine. “To do no harm” is one of the … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 4:2-6 A boy on a passenger train was trying to sell apples in order to make some money, as the story goes. “Apples!” he said as he moved through the carriage. “Would you like to buy an apple?” He still had a bag of apples in his possession and no money when he reached the … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 Emus and Kangaroos, two native creatures of Australia, have one thing in common – they rarely move backward. Australia’s coat of arms features both creatures as a representation of the country’s commitment to continuous advancement. In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul encouraged a similar approach to the life of faith. While it is … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 15:16-23 Thomas à Kempis, a theologian who lived in the fourteenth century, once remarked that no one is so wise as to know everything perfectly. Men should not rely solely on their own judgment, but rather be open to hearing what others have to say. Thomas understood the value of consulting with counselors when establishing … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 Humans live in a world that is both natural and supernatural – visible and invisible. The life of a whale serves as an example of this. A whale would spend some time at the surface relaxing, then breathing strongly several times and shooting up a magnificent spout before diving a mile below the surface … [Read more…]
REVELATION 21:1-7 A young man suffered a serious knee injury during a training exercise only four weeks after enlisting in the Army. He was consequently discharged from the service. So, at age 19, he had to use a cane for a while to go around, and due to the severity of the injury, he had to … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 23:23-31 After giving me a haircut, my barber remarked, “Your hair is healthy. “I would like to think it is because you buy our products.” “No,” I apologetically said. “I simply use whichever shampoo is affordable and pleasant-smelling.” I added, admittedly, “I also try to eat well. I believe that makes a big difference.” When I … [Read more…]
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