THE DRINKABLE BOOK

JOHN 4:7–15 Water Is Life has created “The Drinkable Book,” a resource that uses silver nanoparticles to filter out 99.9% of harmful bacteria from water. Each tear-out page can filter up to 100 litres of water, making it a valuable tool for those in need of clean water. The books have been distributed in Haiti, India, … [Read more…]

PERSONAL REVOLUTION

EZEKIEL 18:25–32 The boy enjoyed programming a small robot to perform simple tasks, such as moving forward, stopping, and retracing steps. He also controlled the robot’s behaviour, including beeping and replaying recorded noises. The robot obeyed his commands, never spontaneously laughing or veering off in an unplanned direction. God created humans in His image, allowing us … [Read more…]

HOLDING THE CROSS

PHILIPPIANS 3:7–12 Charles Spurgeon, a prominent London preacher, established the Pastors’ College in 1856 to train Christian ministry men. Renamed Spurgeon’s College in 1923, the college’s crest features a hand grasping a cross and the Latin words, Et Teneo, Et Teneor, meaning “I hold and am held.” Spurgeon’s autobiography emphasised the college’s motto, aiming to … [Read more…]

MENDING HEARTS

MATTHEW 5:1–16 I recently took some clothes to a tailor to have them mended. The things hanging on the walls inspired me as soon as I walked into his shop. “We can mend your clothes, but only God can mend your heart,” said one sign. The owner of the shop, who has been running it for … [Read more…]

GOOD MEDICINE

EPHESIANS 4:25–32; PROVERBS 17:22 In Lagos, Nigeria, traffic fights are often caused by careless driving, rising tempers, and foul language among taxi and minibus drivers. However, a traffic incident took a different turn when a bus was almost hit by a careless taxi driver. The bus driver relaxed, smiled broadly at the guilty-looking taxi driver, and … [Read more…]

STAGE BY STAGE

NUMBERS 33:1–15, 36–37 Numbers 33, a chapter in the Bible, details Israel’s pilgrimage from Rameses in Egypt to the plains of Moab. It is significant because it follows the Lord’s command, as recorded by Moses (Numbers 33:2). The record of the Israelites’ journey suggests it may serve as a framework for reflecting on their forty-year journey and … [Read more…]

LEARNING TO COUNT

PSALM 139:14–18 The son of a friend of mine is working on counting to ten. He counts everything, including trees and toys. He counts the toes on my feet and flowering plants he passes on his way to school—things I usually forget to count. He is teaching me to count again, reminding me of the good … [Read more…]

CONCERNING STRANGERS

DEUTERONOMY 10:12–22; LEVITICUS 19:9–10; 23:22; DEUTERONOMY 24:19–21 In Ghana, the proverb “Chop time, no friend” was a humorous expression of the scarcity of food in certain regions, highlighting the generous nature of the people who would willingly give the last of their food to strangers. Moses instructed the Israelites to change their hearts and stop being stubborn … [Read more…]

THE REMINDERS FROM GOD

MARK 8:11–21 A man referred to Jesus as “the Master Reminder,” a term that reflects our tendency to doubt and forget. Despite Jesus’s numerous earthly miracles, His first disciples feared they might be left in need, failing to grasp the deeper meaning the Lord intended for them to remember. During a journey across the Sea of … [Read more…]

HEARING GOD

1 SAMUEL 3:1–10 A cold and allergies made me feel as though I was underwater, with all sounds muffled and muted. It took me weeks to get a clear hearing. This experience made me realise how important it was to hear. Samuel thought he was being called by Eli. He presented himself three times, but only the … [Read more…]