NAHUM 1:7–15 We are constantly exposed to world news through the Internet, radio, television, and mobile devices. The bulk appears to outline the issues—crime, terrorism, conflict, and economic difficulties. However, there are moments when positive news—tales of selfless deeds, medical advancements, or strides towards peace in war-torn areas—invades the deepest moments of sorrow and hopelessness. Nahum prophesied … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:24–34 During his early career, he was offered a position with a significant pay increase by another company, which could have financially benefited his family. He called his father, then in his seventies, and explained the situation. Despite his ageing mind, he was concise in explaining the situation, stating that he should not even consider … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 16:13–20 Albert Einstein, as a child, said he received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. He believed that the presence of Jesus in the Gospels was palpable, and no myth was filled with such life. The New Testament Scriptures reveal Jesus’s countrymen’s perception of Him as unique. Some believed He was John the … [Read more…]
1 KINGS 18:41–45; JAMES 5:16 In the words of Kenneth E. Hagin, prayer is our “spiritual oxygen. Refusal to take in oxygen or a lack of it can damage our hearts or brains. God often moves through our prayers to accomplish His work. Despite His promises, we must pray. Elijah believed that God desires us to participate in His … [Read more…]
JONAH 3:10–4:11; LUKE 6:32 In 1950, South Korean 15-year-old Kim Chin-Kyung joined the army to defend his homeland but found he was not ready for combat. As friends died, he begged God for his life and promised to love his enemies. Dr. Kim, many years later, gained friends through caring for orphans and educating North Korean and … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 27:5–10 A man complained about his lower back pain to a friend. He was looking for a listening ear, but instead he received a candid evaluation. “I do not think your back pain is your problem; it is your stomach,” his friend said to him. “Your big stomach is pulling your back.” That man, who … [Read more…]
ACTS 4:32–37; 9:26–27 “If We Make It Through December,” an old song by Merle Haggard, relates the tale of a man who loses his factory job and cannot afford to buy Christmas presents for his little daughter. Even though December is meant to be a joyful month, it was not so for him. Although discouragement is not … [Read more…]
ROMANS 8:31–39; PSALM 106:1 In 2015, Paris removed forty-five tonnes of padlocks from Pont des Arts pedestrian bridge railings, a romantic gesture where couples etched their initials on locks, closed them, and threw the key into the River Seine. The city, fearing the bridge’s safety, removed the “love locks” as the bridge could no longer bear the … [Read more…]
PSALM 119:161–168 In 1932, Mexican archaeologist Alfonso Caso discovered Tomb 7 in Monte Alban, Oaxaca, containing over four hundred artefacts, a major discovery in Mexican archaeology. The wise men travelled far not only to pay homage but also to bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:1–11). They also discovered the greatest treasure—Jesus Christ. The psalmist … [Read more…]
JAMES 1:22–27 A minister’s wife received a call about a sick woman in her seventies who was taken to the hospital. She was unable to eat, drink, or walk. Concerned for her welfare, the church rushed to her aid, providing round-the-clock visits to her and showing Christian love to other patients, visitors, and medical staff. … [Read more…]
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