ISAIAH 37:9–22, 33; PHILIPPIANS 4:6 How do you handle your concerns? Which way do you turn them—upward or inward? As Assyrian King Sennacherib prepared to destroy Jerusalem, he sent a message to King Hezekiah, stating that Judah would be like all conquered nations. Hezekiah shared this message in the temple in Jerusalem, praying for help from God, … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:25–34 The boy shook his father awake because he was very thirsty. His father got up in the middle of that dry night and gave him some water from a jar to drink. He was the epitome of a caring parent, and he demonstrated it that evening and throughout his life. He gave what … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 22:1–12 During a hotel stay in a small town, a man noticed a church service with a large crowd, both young and old. He assumed it was a funeral, possibly celebrating the life of a local hero, a wealthy businessperson, or a famous personality. “It is a remarkable attendance for a funeral; it must … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 55:6–13 Many people rely on technology daily but often lack understanding of its functions. Despite their inability to comprehend microchips, hard drives, Wi-Fi connections, and full-colour displays, they still benefit from technology by turning on their computers, working on Word documents, and accessing their devices. God is beyond our understanding, and His thoughts and ways … [Read more…]
JOHN 1:1–8; MATTHEW 5:16 Vaclav Havel was the first elected president of Czechoslovakia in 1989, overcoming his political prisoner status. His funeral in Prague in 2011 was marked by former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who praised Havel for bringing light to dark places. Havel’s introduction of light in Czechoslovakia’s political arena exemplifies the work of … [Read more…]
ROMANS 12:1–8 Marshall McLuhan’s 1964 statement “the medium is the message” predicted how our thinking is influenced in the digital age. Nicholas Carr’s book, “The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains,” highlights how the media supply the stuff of thought but also shape the process of thought. The Net is chipping away at … [Read more…]
ROMANS 16:1-4,13,21–23; 1 THESSALONIANS 5:11 In 2015, Hunter, aged 15, carried his brother Braden, aged 8, for a fifty-seven-mile walk to raise awareness about the needs of people with cerebral palsy. Braden weighs sixty pounds, and Hunter needed frequent rest stops to stretch his muscles. Hunter said that the people along the way helped him the … [Read more…]
PSALM 121 People love spending time in the sun, but did you know that too much exposure to the sun can actually make you sick? Overexposure to the sun can lead to sun poisoning, causing symptoms like nausea, headaches, dizziness, and vomiting. Unprotected ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage skin, eyes, the immune … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 20:1–16 Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong has identified a growing trend of “comparison obsession” among professionals, including business executives, Wall Street analysts, lawyers, and doctors. This obsession is detrimental to individuals and companies, as it diminishes satisfaction and commitment by defining success based on external criteria rather than internal ones. The Scriptures warn … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 4:1–6; 2 TIMOTHY 1:10 Despite the declaration of peace after World War II, Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese Imperial Army officer stationed in the Philippines, remained unaware of the war’s end. In spite of attempts to track him down and leaflets claiming the war was over, Onoda dismissed these as propaganda from the enemy. … [Read more…]
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