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GALATIANS 3:26–4:7 At the age of 32, a man was adopted. Twenty years earlier, as a foster child, he had resided with his adoptive parents. Even though he was an adult living alone, the family and he had always desired adoption. He said, “This is perhaps the happiest moment of my life,” after they were reunited … [Read more…]

GENESIS 41:46-57 Many residents of a small town in the aftermath of a bomb blast felt obliged to lend a hand. Some supplied free food at their restaurants for workers, while others donated blood for the injured. Others simply gave hugs or comforting words. Some people sent cash donations, while others provided counseling. According to their … [Read more…]

EPHESIANS 2:1-10 A 52-year-old mother of two was unaware that she was one of many individuals whose names were wrongly listed as dead in the US government database in 2011. When her disability benefits were terminated and her rent and loan payments were returned unpaid, she questioned what was happening. When she went to the bank … [Read more…]

DEUTERONOMY 10:12-22 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran clergyman, theologian, anti-Nazi rebel, and prominent Confessing Church founder. Every day he remained in Hitler’s Germany, his life was in danger, yet he persisted. He probably held the same belief as the apostle Paul, that although being in heaven was his ultimate goal, God’s current plan was for … [Read more…]

JOHN 5:24-30 Recently, I read about an old painting, searched for it, and when I found it, it left a lasting impression on me. Its name, Anastasis, which is Greek for “resurrection,” beautifully captures the triumph of Christ’s victory over death. In the painting, Adam and Eve are also being resurrected from their graves to receive … [Read more…]

2 CORINTHIANS 3:18 One of my friends is one of those people who seems to be better than me in almost every area. He is more intelligent, more thoughtful, and aware of where to obtain higher-quality literature to read. Being around him makes me want to improve. I strive to be better because of his high standards. … [Read more…]

LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23 Playing on the seesaw at school was one of my favourite pastimes when I was a child. On each end of the board, a person would sit and bounce the other up and down. Sometimes the person who was down would remain there while his playmate was left screaming to be let down. The … [Read more…]

MATTHEW 20:1-16 We are left to ponder why God would punish the most upright person on earth, according to the author of the book of Job. Why would God reward people who are so undeserving is a question that the Psalmists and some other biblical authors ponder. Jesus confronts this matter head-on in His parable of the … [Read more…]

JOHN 1:1-14 I realise that managing a fish pond is not an easy task. Regular water changes are required. I give them antibiotics and vitamins. To make sure their tank is clean, I wash it. They must be fed every day. You would think my fish will become grateful. Not so. They duck for shelter when my … [Read more…]

PSALM 5 When I learnt how to drive, I was also taught some fundamental car care. I learnt that I should check the oil each morning. Years later, I still often reflect on the six-word slogan I was given, “Oil is cheap; engines are expensive.” A quart of oil added is nothing compared to an engine replacement. … [Read more…]