JONAH 3:10–4:4 Migaloo, Australia’s first albino humpback whale, which was first spotted in 1991, is thought to be over forty feet long and so uncommon that Australia has enacted legislation to protect him. The Bible describes a rare “huge fish” that swallowed a runaway prophet, Jonah. God instructed Jonah to take a message of judgement to … [Read more…]
GALATIANS 6:1–10 It might be draining at times to attempt to do the right thing. We can question whether our well-meaning words and deeds actually have any impact. This was the kind of experience I recently had when I sent a well-considered email intended to uplift a friend and received an angry reply. I was … [Read more…]
PSALM 8 The human race has spent a great deal of time and money studying the vastness of the universe, and some people have even given their lives in the process. However, there is far more proof of God’s majesty compared to what our senses can detect. We can comprehend why the psalmist David extols the Creator … [Read more…]
HABAKKUK 3:16–19 Hinds Feet on High Places is a classic allegory of Christian life, based on Habakkuk 3:19. It tells us about Much-Afraid, who is scared and asks the Shepherd to carry her. The Shepherd told her that if he carried her to the High Places himself, she could not develop hinds’ feet. Much-Afraid echoes the … [Read more…]
LUKE 6:37–38 I was in a hurry as I entered the post office but encountered a very long line. I was getting ready to wait for at least thirty minutes when an elderly stranger approached me, complaining about his car. I decided to help, quickly fixed the issue in ten minutes, and returned to the service … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 10:6–15 Because sailors required a way to communicate extreme distress, the Morse code signal, or SOS, meaning save our souls, was developed in 1905. In 1910, the signal became famous after it saved the lives of all forty-six passengers on board the sinking steamer Kentucky. The urgent cry for help is an ancient human need, as … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 14:22-33 Life can be busy, with classes, work, cleaning, and so many other activities. It can lead to spending less time with God and forgetting to ask for help from God. Peter, distracted by the wind and waves, began to sink while walking on water towards Jesus. However, Jesus caught him immediately (Matthew 14:29-31). In the chaos … [Read more…]
PSALM 63 During Dan’s younger years, business trips often took his father away from home. Despite his frequent calls, they did not provide enough comfort. To soothe him, his mother would pull out their photo albums and recall memories of their time together. This helped Dan feel he had a good father. I can appreciate that … [Read more…]
PSALM 34:1-14 We often hear that doing things our own way leads to happiness. But that is not the case. That way of thinking may only result in heartache, anxiety, and emptiness. David tells us that we can address our fears and unhappiness by seeking the Lord and receiving answers. Happiness is achieved by doing things … [Read more…]
JOHN 12:20–26 I caught a glimpse of a brass plate with the words, “Sir, we would see Jesus,” from John 12:21 as I glanced down at the pulpit where I was leading prayers at a funeral. Yes, I thought it was appropriate to reflect on how we saw Jesus in the woman we were smiling … [Read more…]
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