MATTHEW 16:25; ACTS 17:6B The Chicago river flows backwards. Why? We are told that pollutants such as raw sewage were being dumped into the river, which had become the main source of drinking water in the city. As the city’s population continued to grow, because of noticeably health issues, authorities decided to permanently reverse the river’s … [Read more…]
1 KINGS 19:19-21 I enjoy hearing from missionaries at church functions. They inspire me because they are willing to leave their families, friends, and sometimes even their homes and careers in order to serve God in unusual and even hazardous locations. Elisha, like those missionaries, abandoned everything in order to serve God (1 Kings 19:19-21). When the prophet … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 18:10 People would attend to their farms until an invader loomed on the horizon in the medieval era. Then they and their relatives would flee to the walled city for safety from the invaders. For years, the French city of Carcassonne served as a refuge. This stone fortress, which dates back to the 5th century … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 Being an athlete is difficult, especially when you’re competing all year long in your chosen sport. To be the best, you must train frequently, maintain mental stability, and, most importantly, taking care of your body. Sometimes the worth of hard work is overlooked. Athletes put their body through strenuous training in order to receive … [Read more…]
ROMANS 13:14 A costume is something you put on and act as if you are the character you are portraying. A uniform, on the other hand, serves as a reminder that you are what you wear. For military men, wearing a uniform signifies that they have begun a period of disciplined life aimed at changing their attitudes … [Read more…]
PSALM 34:1-4 Football fans like chanting and cheering for their favourite team. They show their support for their team by putting on their team’s jersey, following them on social media, and watching the games. Our sporting allegiances might serve as a reminder that our first and most important allegiance must be to God. When we read Psalm … [Read more…]
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 One of the standout benefits of smartphones is that we can text or communicate to each other at any time. However, being able to send messages or go online might not be the best. Even when we should be concentrating on something else, such as crossing the street, driving, or listening to what … [Read more…]
3 JOHN Reading C. S. Lewis’ final letter is an emotional exercise. His final letter, written the night before he died, is the loveliest way to end a life well spent. Lewis tried to return all correspondence, as was his practice. Even in his final hours, he took the time to compose a letter to a child. … [Read more…]
JOHN 14:1-6 Many times, people are forced to wait. We are stuck in traffic. We stand in checkout queues to make purchases. We await the arrival of relatives or friends at the airport. Christians are also waiting for Jesus, as were the ancient Israelites. He will return as king over all of the earth, despite the fact … [Read more…]
ROMANS 8:31-39 When we cross a busy road with young children, we extend our hand and ask them to hold on tight, and our children grasp our hand as firmly as they can. But we would never rely on their grip. Our hold on their hand is what keeps them safe. One thing is for sure: it … [Read more…]
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