WORDS TO OBEY

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 He recently went through everything to get rid of outdated items.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…]

LISTENING

JOB 31:35 It is crucial to develop strong listening and communication skills while dealing with people with challenges. Even just listening to someone in pain can help them feel better. It does work well for assisting others. Job asked his friends for assistance in this manner. It is true that they sat in silence with him … [Read more…]

THE WAY OUT

1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 Mark made the decision to get to his destination in London by underground train. So after paying his fare, he entered the depths of London in order to catch his train. Due to his lack of familiarity with the system, getting out of the station was worrisome for him. It felt frightening to be … [Read more…]

TAKE IT SLOWLY

MARK 6:30-32 A friend recently started having a physical problem. He had pain in his left arm and shoulder, and he was constantly fatigued. He was forced into a new routine as a result of this condition. To have the energy to work, he needed a quick nap in the morning and another in the afternoon. … [Read more…]

THE HEART COUNTS

PROVERBS 4:23 Our hearts beat about 70 to 75 times per minute. The heart produces enough energy throughout the day to complete tedious work. A strong heart is capable of incredible feats. On the other hand, if our heart stop working, our entire body shuts down. We may say the same about our “spiritual heart.” The word … [Read more…]

WHO RECEIVES CREDIT?

JEREMIAH 9:23-26 Those who possess exceptional qualities or resources may be inclined to place a higher value on themselves than is appropriate. But to desire to claim credit for our accomplishments, we do not have to be extraordinarily intelligent, powerful, or affluent. Any kind of achievement raises the following question: Who will receive credit? God communicated … [Read more…]

CRASHED

MICAH 7:8-9,18-20 After the Great Depression, the stock market fought for several years to regain the trust of investors. Then, in 1952, Harry Markowitz advocated for investors to diversify their stock holdings across various businesses and sectors. In times of uncertainty, he created a theory for portfolio selection that benefited investors. For his hypothesis, Markowitz … [Read more…]

HE ALTERED THE COURSE OF MY LIFE

PSALM 107:1-16 When computer trailblazer Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, more than a million individuals from all around the world paid him online homage. How Jobs had affected their lives was a recurring theme. They claimed that his inventive inventions had changed the way they lived, and they wanted to both thank him and … [Read more…]

IDENTIFICATION ERROR

MATTHEW 16:13-20 John, David’s youngest sibling, was born while he was a college student. When he reached university age, this age gap created an amusing situation. David accompanied him and their mum on his first visit to his university campus. People initially mistook them for John’s grandmother and father when they arrived. They eventually stopped … [Read more…]

DETERMINATION

RUTH 1:6,11-18 I was moved by a 9-year-old girl’s words during a television news story about the hardship of migrants fleeing a war-torn nation. She displayed resilience despite the slim chance of going back to their home. “When we go back, I am going to visit my neighbours; I am going to play with my friends,” … [Read more…]