1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-12; HEBREWS 3:13 Richard, exhausted and ready to quit, sought encouragement from his friend Kevin during a rock climbing session. Kevin urged him on, stating he had come too far to quit. Richard, dangling in midair, continued trying, and miraculously, he was able to reconnect with the rock and complete the climb thanks to … [Read more…]
RUTH 2:1-11 Ruth, a foreigner, widow, and poor woman, would be considered a nobody in many parts of the world today, with no hope for her future. Ruth found favour from a wealthy relative of her deceased husband, Boaz, who owned the fields where she asked for permission to glean grain. She asked Boaz what she … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 49:13-21 At her mother’s 50th birthday celebration, the firstborn daughter shared her mother’s sacrifices for her, including selling her jewellery and belongings to support her through high school. Despite the hardships, she emphasised that her mother never abandoned her or her siblings. God compared His love for His people to a mother’s love for her … [Read more…]
MARK 4:35–5:1 A plane ride became bumpy when the captain interrupted in-flight beverage service and asked passengers to fasten their seatbelts. The plane began to roll and pitch, and a little girl sat through the turbulence reading her book. After the plane landed, she was asked why she was so calm, and she explained that … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 53:1-6 A man recalled his daily task every time he went to see his maternal grandfather. He took the sheep out to pasture every morning, returning by dusk. That was when he first realised how stubborn sheep can be. For instance, when they saw a farm, they would immediately enter it out of instinct, … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 2:10-18 According to Rodney Brooks of _USA Today_, David Dillard sends young architects on sleepovers to understand the needs of elderly residents. They spend 24 hours in a senior living center, wearing earplugs, tape, and eyeglasses. Dillard says this approach helps them develop a larger heart, better understanding of people’s plights. Jesus lived 33 years … [Read more…]
LAMENTATIONS 5:8–22; EZRA 9:9 Located in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter is Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue. The synagogue, which was constructed in the 19th century, was dynamited by commandos during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The site was in ruins for years, but in 2014, rebuilding began. City officials used rubble as a cornerstone, quoting Lamentations: “Restore us to yourself, Lord, … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 3:1-8 Adam Minter, son of a junkyard owner, explores the global junk business and its multibillion-dollar waste recycling industry in his book Junkyard Planet. He highlights entrepreneurs worldwide repurposing discarded materials like copper wire, rags, and plastics for new, useful products. After Paul turned his life over to the Saviour, he realised his achievements and … [Read more…]
MARK 10:17-27 Han Feizi, a Chinese philosopher, observed that knowing facts is easy, but acting based on them is difficult. A rich man approached Jesus, believing he had followed Moses’ law since childhood. He was curious about additional facts about Jesus. Jesus’ words disappointed the rich man. He exposed the man’s dependence on his possessions, making abandoning … [Read more…]
ACTS 2:42-47 Chameleons are known for their ability to change colour based on their surroundings. However, they also have the unique characteristic of reluctance. They stretch out one leg, change their mind, attempt again, and carefully plant a hesitant foot, as if fearing the ground would collapse under them. This behaviour is reminiscent of a chameleon … [Read more…]
RECENT COMMENTS: