HEBREWS 11:1-10 Autostereograms, also known by the brand name Magic Eye are abstract images. These images when used with a special viewfinder such as a stereoscope or just with the eyes, will converge into a 3D image. They were very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to “experience” other parts of … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 4:25-32 My friend noticed that money was mysteriously missing from his wallet, he was very angry. But then he found out that his son was the one who stole the money, his anger quickly turned to grief. One use of the word grief is to describe the pain we feel when those we love … [Read more…]
PSALM 33:10-15 If your life is like mine, it is pretty well planned. I actually have a calendar that reminds me of upcoming appointments, meetings and other events. Sometimes, interruptions drastically change my day; and while they can be frustrating, they can also be productive. Some of the great advances in God’s plans have come about through … [Read more…]
2 THESSALONIANS 3:16 Helen is a very special lady. When I think of her, one word comes to mind: peace. The calm, rested look on her face has not changed much in the six years I have known her, despite her husband being diagnosed with cancer and hospitalised. When I asked her what the secret of her … [Read more…]
JOHN 15:9-17 I created my Facebook account about 11 years ago. I had accepted (and declined) many friend requests at the time, but still had many more requests waiting for my acceptance or rejection. Every now and then I go online and delete a lot. Why? Because I was not friends with any of them. I … [Read more…]
LUKE 15:11-24 If sin were not deceitful, it would not seem delightful. Before the prodigal son started desiring to eat with pigs, he had a comfortable bed, a rich heritage, a loving father, a secure future, and probably good food, but that was not enough. He wanted to “have fun”. He wanted to live his own life … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 40:1-11 Advent is the beginning of another year of the Christian Church and the Church season that leads to Christmas Day. At first, it was a time when converts to Christianity prepare for baptism. In the Middle Ages, Advent was associated with the preparation for the Second Coming. Many Christians still see Advent as a time to prepare … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 9:27 One question that many do not want to think about is this – what lies beyond death? Society treats death like most of our ancestors treated sex – it is best not to talk about it. Advances in medicine bear the weight of promising interventions to prolong earthly existence. However, the Bible explains that death … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 1:27–2:3 A treasure trove of 52,503 Roman coins was found by metal detector Dave Crisp near Frome in Somerset, England in April 2010. The coins were housed in a ceramic container and dated from 253 to 305 AD. Most coins are made of weathered silver or bronze. This became known as the Frome Hoard. While Crisp’s … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 1:16-20 To some people, God may seem like a great idea, but an unattainable pursuit. Feeling loved by the Creator of our world touches our emotions, but our minds tell us that it is only a dream. The Bible is full of God’s invitations to broken humanity to come into His loving embrace. In the various … [Read more…]
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