2 KINGS 19:9-20 Telegram was the fastest communication method before telephones, email, and mobile phones. It sent only important news, often bad, leading to the saying “telegram boy always brings bad news.” Hezekiah, king of Judah, faced a “telegram” from Sennacherib, king of Assyria, urging his surrender. Hezekiah described the moment as a day of distress, rebuke, … [Read more…]
JUDGES 7:1–8; ISAIAH 41:10 Ancient Babylonian soldiers were ruthless, resilient, and vicious, attacking other nations like eagles. They were powerful and proud, worshipping their combat abilities, and their strength was their god (Habakkuk 1:11). God asked Gideon to reduce Israel’s number of men during their battle with the Midianites. He instructed him to release fearful men, and … [Read more…]
ACTS 9:1–19; EPHESIANS 3:7 A woman fell asleep on the couch after her husband went to bed. An intruder entered the house through a forgotten sliding door, entered the husband’s bedroom, and picked up a television set. The man woke up, saw a figure, and whispered, “Honey, come to bed.” The burglar panicked, grabbed a stack … [Read more…]
NUMBERS 14:1–9 During childhood, my father would scare us by hiding in the bush and growling like a lion. Despite living in a rural area, it was unlikely a lion was nearby. My brother and I would laugh and seek out the noise source, excited for playtime with Dad. One day, a young friend dropped by. … [Read more…]
MARK 2:13-17 Health clubs offer various weight loss programmes, with one fitness centre catering to individuals aiming to lose at least 50 pounds and develop a healthy lifestyle. One member quit a previous club due to perceived judgement from slim and fit individuals. She now works out five days a week, achieving healthy weight loss … [Read more…]
1 PETER 2:4–10 Jane received a pink tulip bouquet and placed it in a vase. The next day, she noticed the flowers leaning to the side, reaching towards sunlight from a window. We were made to be like flowers, and God has called us to turn to His love. Peter writes of the wonder of being called … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 Religious inscriptions are prevalent in the neighbourhood, appearing on various surfaces such as plaques, walls, doorposts, commercial vehicles, and registered business names. Examples include “By the Grace of God” on a minibus and “God’s Divine Favour Bookshop” on a business signboard. Religious inscriptions on wall plaques, jewellery, or T-shirts do not accurately reflect a … [Read more…]
PSALM 34:15-22 A close friend lost her husband to a heart attack. As a counsellor who provided solace for others, she now faced the prospect of returning home to an empty house after forty years of marriage. She told us she would choose to “wear the label widow proudly,” believing it was the label God had given … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-14 Wilson Bentley, a 15-year-old, was fascinated by the intricate beauty of snowflakes. He used an old microscope to draw sketches of their designs, but they melted too quickly. In 1885, he attached a bellows camera to the microscope and took his first snowflake picture. He captured 5,000 unique snowflake images throughout his lifetime … [Read more…]
HABAKKUK 3:16-19 The news was numbing, causing tears and fear to overwhelm her. Life had been going well until it was suddenly interrupted and forever changed without warning. Tragic events can manifest in various forms, including loss of loved ones, illness, wealth, or livelihood, and can occur at any time. Prophet Habakkuk experienced fear as Babylon invaded … [Read more…]
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