CONSIDER YOUR WORDS

PSALM 141 Charles was frustrated with his wife for not checking directions to a famous restaurant, which they had planned to dine at during their holiday in Japan, and criticised her for her poor planning. Charles later regretted his harsh words and realised he could have checked directions himself and failed to thank his wife for … [Read more…]

BEST GIFT: WHAT IS IT?

2 CHRONICLES 2:1–10 Her husband celebrated a milestone birthday, and she brainstormed ways to honour him. She discussed ideas with her children, aiming to reflect the new decade’s significance and his family’s value. King Solomon aimed to build a temple worthy of God’s presence, securing raw materials from the king of Tyre. He acknowledged that God’s vastness … [Read more…]

THE TRUE HOME OF THE HEART

ECCLESIASTES 3:10–11 “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world,” wrote C. S. Lewis in his book Mere Christianity. Life would have no meaning or purpose without God. Through testing the limits of nature, such as climbing mountains, … [Read more…]

BEING HUMAN BEINGS

1 PETER 2:11–17; 3:8–9 A sheriff in a community often uncooperative with law enforcement emphasised that they are human beings who work with people in crisis. The best response to humans in crisis is to be human, as it is what God Himself did when He sent His Son to help us. According to Peter, the greatest … [Read more…]

SECOND CHANCES

RUTH 4:13–17; RUTH 2:20 Joyce, a woman who had been imprisoned for six years due to wrong decisions, was set free. Despite her despair, a kind couple offered her lodging, food, and assistance. They told her about a God who loves her and wants to give her a second chance, showcasing the power of kindness. Joyce’s story, … [Read more…]

GOD’S TIMING AND OUR PRAYERS

LUKE 1:5–17; EPHESIANS 3:20-21 It is not always simple for us to comprehend why God occasionally takes His time to answer our requests. Zechariah, a priest, was told by angel Gabriel that his prayer for a son, John, had been answered. Despite his wife Elizabeth’s age being beyond the expected childbirth age, God answered his prayer after … [Read more…]

GOD KNOWS

MATTHEW 6:1–4 Faith, a church member, volunteered to mentor a young woman, but her efforts were overlooked by church leaders. They assigned a staff member to care for the woman, leaving Faith feeling discouraged and unsure of her role in the church. One day, the young woman expressed gratitude for Faith’s comfort, causing her to feel … [Read more…]

JOY AND JUSTICE

PSALM 67 At a conference, two inspiring conversations occurred. A pastor spent eleven years in prison for a wrongful murder conviction, while a group of families faced persecution in their homeland but were betrayed by the same people who were assigned to rescue them. Both cases highlight the lack of justice, showing the world’s brokenness. Psalm … [Read more…]

KNOWING BETTER

2 KINGS 22:1–4, 8-13 Despite consulting specialists, the child’s growth was limited. After three years, they discovered severe food intolerances. After eliminating these items, he grew five inches in just a few months, and his health surge was a joy. Like the improvements in the child’s life, Josiah, who was lauded for doing what was right in … [Read more…]

POWERFUL INFANT

PSALM 13 I cried upon seeing the newborn asleep in his crib, knowing he would never wake again. He held to live for months before his mother announced his death, expressing deep pain and the profound love God had carved into their hearts through his life. The family’s son’s tragic loss underscores the importance of relying on … [Read more…]