2 CORINTHIANS 4:8–18; ROMANS 8:39 Thomas, one of my fellow workers, has a glass cross on his desk. It was given to him by his friend Philip, who, like Thomas, has survived cancer, to help him see things “through the cross.” A continual reminder of God’s love and good intentions for him is provided by the … [Read more…]
JOB 41:12–34; PSALM 104:25–26 Every time a sample is taken in the deep water, new species are discovered, according to marine biologist Ward Appeltans. During a single year, 1,451 new kinds of underwater life were discovered. There is just so much down there that we do not know. Through three poetry chapters, God describes His creation in … [Read more…]
PSALM 131 Using words like “hush” and “shhhh,” a parent gently soothes a child in an attempt to calm him or her down. These timeless and universal scenarios remind us of Psalm 131:2, as parents show their love and support for their children in the face of suffering, disappointment, or discomfort. David wrote the psalm in … [Read more…]
JOHN 14:1-14 His son asked why they had to leave their home and move. It is difficult to explain to a five-year-old. They were leaving their house, not their home. Home can be anywhere our loved ones are, and we long to return after long trips or work. Before Jesus’ death, He reassured His disciples of … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 12:4–14 In Mexico, and in Nigeria where I am from, maize, sometimes known as corn, is a staple grain. In contrast to Nigeria, Mexico seems to have a wider variety. Cobs come in various colours, including yellow, brown, red, and black, as well as the ones with a gorgeous dotted pattern. However, the dotted … [Read more…]
JEREMIAH 23:20-24 A mother asked her son if he had brushed his teeth before going to school. She reminded him of the importance of truthfulness, but he half-jokingly suggested a security camera in the bathroom to ensure he had brushed his teeth and to prevent lying. Although security cameras can remind us to follow rules, there … [Read more…]
JOHN 5:16–23 Sarah’s mother was battling cancer. Sarah and a friend said a prayer for her one morning. Her friend, who had cerebral palsy and had been crippled for years, pleaded, “Lord, you do everything for me. Do everything in your power for Sarah’s mother.” Sarah was deeply moved by her friend’s declaration of dependence on … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 7:7–11 Daddy’s name is printed all over several problems. A man, whose children found bees in a crack in their concrete front porch, related his own experience of getting stung by them. His family’s safety and trust were his top priorities, so he went after the bees to chase them away. In Matthew 7, Jesus encourages … [Read more…]
LUKE 24:1-31 At nineteen, a close friend was killed in a car accident, leaving me in a state of grief. The pain of losing such a young and wonderful person clouded my vision, making me unaware of my surroundings and unable to see God. In Luke 24, two disciples, confused and broken after Jesus’s death, did … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 16:1-7 His children might have overlooked the beauty beneath the water’s surface because it resembled the freshwater lakes close to their house. There are thousands of different types of fish! It is really lovely! Never have they seen fish that vibrant! Samuel visited Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the next king. Despite … [Read more…]
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