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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…]

MARK 5:21-42; PSALM 33:11 Let us begin today with two stories about interruptions. i) A herd of elephants once took over a camp and the people’s lunch was postponed as they ran for safety. ii) We were eager to spend our vacation in Lagos with my brother. Both our travel and lodging arrangements had been made. However, I … [Read more…]

DEUTERONOMY 4:1-9 He has kept a file folder called “Speaking” for many years. It has accumulated a lot of articles, proverbs, and examples that could be helpful. He recently went through everything to get rid of outdated items. Not because he had not used them in a talk, but rather because he had not utilized … [Read more…]