PHILIPPIANS 4:4–9 A mother told me a story a few years ago about how she discovered her adolescent son watching TV footage of a violent incident. She grabbed the remote control and switched the channel off. She told him abruptly, “You do not have to be watching that stuff.” After a disagreement, she finally revealed that … [Read more…]
JOHN 15:1-8 When they were both children, my friend’s brother promised his sister that if she would just “believe,” an umbrella would have enough lift to keep her up. She thus “by faith” jumped off the roof of a barn, knocked herself unconscious, and suffered a minor fracture. God promises to fulfil His promises, but it … [Read more…]
PSALM 142 During childhood, when feeling lonely or rejected, my mother would sing a popular song to me, bringing a smile and helping me appreciate the special relationships and reasons for gratitude I had. Psalm 142, also known as “David’s cry,” is a song that reflects David’s experiences of fear and loneliness. The lyrics, which include … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 6:1–9 If I am deliberate about it, I can memorise a few Bible verses during the mile-long walk home from dropping my cousin off at her school. Later in the day, I frequently find that the minutes I spend meditating on God’s Word provide me wisdom and consolation. Moses instructed the Israelites to follow God’s … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 11:8–16; HEBREWS 13:14 As the ferryboat moved, the lady became ill due to seasickness, and her husband felt queasy himself. He told himself, “Just stare at the horizon.” Sailors advise such to regain perspective. Fear and restlessness can be overcome by focusing on the distant yet steady point of our destiny. The writer of Hebrews reflects on … [Read more…]
PSALM 39:4–6 When it comes to time, scientists are very fussy. The people at Maryland’s Goddard Space Flight Centre added one extra second to the year at the end of 2016. Therefore, you were correct if you thought that year went by a little more slowly than usual. A second gained or lost may not mean … [Read more…]
MARK 4:35–41 Waves crashed, lightning flashed, and the wind howled. He believed he was going to die. They spent too much time out on the lake where they had gone fishing. A swift-moving storm blew across their little boat as the sun sank. To prevent it from capsizing, his grandfather told him to sit in … [Read more…]
JUDGES 11:1–8, 29 “Where are you from?” That question is frequently used to learn more about someone. However, the answer is tough for many of us. We do not always want to divulge every piece of information. Jephthah, expelled from his hometown of Gilead due to questionable background, may not have wanted to answer that question in … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 12:14–26 Everyone in the office was alarmed when a coworker called in sick because of excruciating pain. He returned to work following a hospital stay and a day of bed rest, and he showed them the kidney stone that was causing the agony. He had requested the stone from his doctor. Everyone was glad … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 26:1–4 He wanted to achieve his target by all means. But two of his friends reminded him of the adage “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry” by Dallas Willard. This prompted him to reflect on his wasting time and energy and to seek guidance from God, trusting in His wisdom. Rushing around frantically is the opposite of perfect … [Read more…]
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