PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:1 Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, China, is a stunning mountain known for its towering cliffs. Visitors can experience its beauty by taking the Tianmen Shan cable car, which covers 7,455 metres (4.5 miles). It is incredible that this cable car, which has no engine on board, can traverse such great distances and climb such steep … [Read more…]
1 PETER 1:3–9 A friend of mine who was going to retire told me that his biggest worry about the next phase of life was that he would not have enough money. I spoke with my financial counsellor the following day, and he offered me suggestions on how to prevent running out of money. It is … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 2:12–17 A New York perfumer can identify scent combinations and identify the perfumer behind a fragrance with a single sniff. Paul’s letter to the followers of Christ in Corinth cites a Roman army burning incense in a conquered city. The general, his troops, and the defeated army would enter. The incense aroma signified victory for … [Read more…]
JOHN 6:53–69 In 2016, theatre companies worldwide celebrated William Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary with special productions, concerts, lectures, and festivals. Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright in English, and his work has been celebrated through concerts, lectures, and festivals. Contemporaries like Ben Jonson wrote of him, “He was not of an age, but for all time.” Jesus … [Read more…]
GALATIANS 5:16–25 Self-control is a challenging skill to master, often overcoming bad habits, bad attitudes, or wrong mindsets. Despite making promises to improve and seeking accountability, many people feel they lack the will or ability to change. Despite talking, planning, and reading self-help books, many find it difficult to overcome and control their inner thoughts … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 25:1–13 It was meant to be a noon wedding, but we had been waiting for the bride to arrive at the church for more than an hour. Counting down the minutes, I wanted to keep my daughter busy until the ceremony began. As we waited, I felt like we were enacting a parable. The vicarage … [Read more…]
PSALM 55:4–23 The swimming pool was glistening with sunlight. I heard an instructor talking to one of the students who had been in the water for a period of time. “It appears that you are becoming tired,” he said. “Try the survival float in deep water when you are feeling tired.” David experienced distress when his … [Read more…]
PSALM 71:1–12 On September 11, 2001, Stanley Praimnath, working on the 81st floor of the World Trade Centre South Tower, saw an aeroplane approaching him. As he dove under a desk, he prayed for protection: “Lord, I can’t do this! You take over!” Stanley was trapped behind a wall of debris. As he prayed and cried for … [Read more…]
ACTS 1:1–8; MARK 16:15 Evie, one of 25 American teenagers in a high school choir, travelled to Jamaica to sing, witness, and demonstrate God’s love to diverse cultures and generations, with one day being particularly memorable and joy-filled. The choir visited a nursing home and sang with the residents. Evie, a choir member, sat down with a … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 4:7–19 John, Jesus’s disciple, emphasised God’s love in his three letters, a teaching he emphasised as he grew older. Peter Kreeft’s book, Knowing the Truth of God’s Love, references this. Jesus’ mission is centred on God’s love, as stated in John 3:16. Believers in Jesus will have eternal life, as God’s love for the world … [Read more…]
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