2 TIMOTHY 3:16 Iceland is an island country in the North Atlantic, between Greenland and Norway, formerly a possession of Denmark. It is culturally considered to be part of Europe. This island nation of just over three hundred thousand people has more writers, more books published and more books read, per person, than anywhere else in the world. … [Read more…]
PSALM 1:1 Bad advice can leave the recipient frustrated, confused, or headed down the wrong path. It is like a bicycle without tyres – you cannot ride it. Recently, I read about a couple whose bank fortuitously deposited $120,000 into their account. This couple went on a splurge and also paid off some bills. When they discovered … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 43:2 A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. The origin of making New Year’s resolutions could be traced to the Babylonians, who reportedly made promises to the gods with the hope that they would earn good favour in the coming year. When the Babylonians were not making vows, they were busy … [Read more…]
2 TIMOTHY 2:24 He was on Facebook, arguing. What made him think he was obligated to correct a stranger on a hot topic – especially a schismatic one? The results were vehement words, hurt feelings and a broken opportunity to witness well for Christ. That is what “internet anger” can bring. Paul told Timothy, “The servant of … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 2:8 The Roman ruler, Octavian came before the Senate to lay down his powers in 27BC. He had won a civil war, became the sole ruler of that region of the world, and was functioning like an emperor. Yet he knew such power was viewed with suspicion. He renounced his powers before the Senate, vowing … [Read more…]
LUKE 6:46-49 Floods are major disasters that affect many countries of the world. Floods do not only damage properties and endanger lives but can lead to outbreaks of diseases like cholera. The 2012 Nigeria floods began in early July 2012, killed over 300 people and displaced over 2.1 million people as of 5th November 2012. In the Bible, … [Read more…]
ACTS 4:36-37 Imagine your name being changed due to the fact that you have become so popular because of your actions – and people now choose to give you a nickname, like “Good Man.” Suppose that nickname becomes so pronounced that people who hear about you do not even know your real name again. That was exactly … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 17:42 Even before the baby girl was born, doctors knew she was going to be small. She was delivered by emergency caesarean section after spending only 23 weeks and three days in gestation because her mother was suffering from a life-threatening condition that can slow a baby’s growth in the womb. Doctors doubted Baby … [Read more…]
PSALM 133:1-3 Elephants are smart, emotional, self-aware and highly social creatures. As their herds move, they will walk at the pace of their slowest member. Perhaps they are the equivalent of the US marines slogan, ‘Leave no one behind’. As disciples we have a responsibility to ensure we are united and we care for our own. Christian unity … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 12:4 From 1618 to 1648, Europe, and especially Germany, was devastated by famine, disease and destruction during the Thirty Years’ War. Martin Rinkart served as a German Lutheran clergyman during that period of war and plague. One year he conducted more than 4,000 funerals, including that of his wife. He is best known for the … [Read more…]
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