JOHN 1:6-13 Warren Edward Buffet is a financial expert and one of the world’s wealthiest people. He is a business entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist from America. Berkshire Hathaway is currently led by him as chairman and CEO. He is regarded as one of the world’s most successful investors, with a net worth of more than … [Read more…]
NEHEMIAH 8:1-12 Few people make time for a nice meal in the company of friends in today’s fast-paced society of “eat and run.” Someone even said that nowadays, the only way to eat a seven-course meal is between two slices of bread! After many Israelite exiles in Babylon came to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and the … [Read more…]
JOHN 16:25-33 I was relieved to see last year come to a close. It had held a great deal of grief, illness, and misery. I was ready to usher in the new year with my own brass band! However, as the new year began, one piece of bad news after another emerged. Several of my friends’ parents … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 55:6-11 There are a number of things about Jesus that fascinate me. His life teaching is one component of His ministry that has always generated jaw-dropping and head-scratching reactions. As we progress through life, we may believe we have figured it all out, and our thought patterns and responses for navigating through life have become firmly … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 5:10-15 I enjoy watching professional wrestling and I follow all WWE events. As I watch, I am constantly tensed. That is one of the things that makes wrestling so entertaining. However, I recently watched a fight that had been recorded. I was really aback by how much more relaxed I felt. Why? Because I … [Read more…]
PSALM 127:1-2 Good health requires a good night’s sleep. We put ourselves at risk of rapid aging, weight gain, and ailments ranging from colds and flu to cancer when we do not get enough sleep. It is nothing short of a miracle what God accomplishes in our bodies while we drift off to dreamland. He restores … [Read more…]
LUKE 14:7-14 Between 150 B.C. and AD 68, the Qumran was an ascetic Jewish community that resided in the Judean Desert near the Wadi Qumran, on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. To prepare for the Messiah’s coming, they separated themselves from outside influences. They were very conscientious about their religious lives, ceremonial washings, and … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-3 When my mother told us stories as a child, I was enthralled. I would sit and pay attention to every word. I pondered every word she spoke as I waited to hear what she had to say next. Have you ever considered the possibility that our lives tell stories? People all around us are … [Read more…]
MARK 10:35-45 When two of Jesus’ disciples requested for positions of prominence in His awaited kingdom, the Lord gathered His twelve closest followers and informed them that anyone who wants to be great among them must serve them. And anyone who aspires to be first will be the slave of all. He furthermore reminded them that … [Read more…]
PSALM 24:3-6 These days, it seems that everywhere you go, there seem to be signs asking people to wash their hands. With the constant threat of germs and viruses spreading disease among the general public, healthcare providers warn us that the single most important factor for germ transmission is unwashed hands. As a result, in addition … [Read more…]
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