1 KINGS 11:1-13 As I waited at the junction, a tanker truck appeared on top of a hill and rushed in my direction. Someone behind me honked, urging me to move. I knew the tanker probably would not stop and making that move could be disastrous. To avoid a heart-touching story, I kept my foot on … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 2:12, 27-36 Lori Gottlieb, an American writer, mother and psychotherapist, argues that parents who are obsessed with their children’s happiness may actually be contributing to their unhappiness when they become adults. These parents spoil their children, fail to prepare them for the real world, turn a blind eye when they do something wrong, … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 3:1-10 We were sitting in the gloomy conference room as we focused on the projector, silently pondering how to respond to the issue at hand, when suddenly a smartphone screen lit up as someone read an incoming text message and took time to respond. Almost immediately, both myself and the person sitting next to … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 6:5-9 Sir Christopher Wren PRS FRS was one of the most famous British architects in history. He is best known as the architect who redesigned St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, but his first loves were physics, astronomy and mathematics. According to legend, one day he visited the construction site of the Cathedral of St. Paul and … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 40:27-31 The use of electronic devices requires action on our part, we must connect them to the power source to become functional or be recharged. If we fail to do this, we will not reap the fruits of electricity. I was recently working on my computer at home when I suddenly noticed that my laptop battery … [Read more…]
JOHN 20:24-31 Can a believer in Jesus who occasionally doubts his faith serve the Lord effectively? Some people think that mature, growing Christians never question their faith. But just as we can have experiences that can strengthen our faith, we can also have experiences that cause us to temporarily doubt. The term “doubting Thomas” refers directly to … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 5:13-16 A footballer’s team had a terrible season, losing week after week. A reporter asked him how he remained motivated to play hard and do his best even though his team was losing almost every game. He replied, “My dad and mom are watching the game. You better believe I will do my best!” He … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:1-21 People love being rewarded. Most of us expect rewards from our friends and colleagues: a pat on the back, a plaque, a round of applause, a sincere compliment. But according to Jesus, the greatest rewards await us after death. It is possible that the most important human actions are performed in secret and seen … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 4:6-13 Rest is essential for better mental health, increased concentration and memory, healthier immune system, reduced stress, better mood and better metabolism. One of Jesus’ promises is that if we look to Him we will find rest (Matthew 11:28). A quick Google search reveals the rapid increase in anxiety. The media report an increase in the … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 12:3-11 One day my son pulled out a marker and drew a picture of me. His childhood depiction featured eyes, a nose, and a mouth, all circled on two long sticks (he told me those were the legs). Even though my young son got high marks for his efforts, his image did not quite capture … [Read more…]
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