MATTHEW 6:9-13 Father’s Day is observed in numerous places. However, for some people, the concept of paying tribute to their fathers brings up unpleasant or contentious memories. Because of death or divorce, some people never knew their fathers. What is left over is sadness and a yearning for a connection that never materialised. Some people have had … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 26:39-42; 27:45-46 “It sometimes seems as though God is not paying attention to me.” These are the heartwrenching remarks of a woman who struggled to maintain her Christian walk while dealing with an alcoholic husband. She prayed to God for her husband’s change for many years. The thing is, it never happened. What should we believe … [Read more…]
PSALM 18:1-6 As a mother of young children, she was occasionally susceptible to anxiety. Her initial inclination was to contact her mum on the phone and ask her what to do about her children. Parents can be a great resource, but when we read the Psalms, we are reminded of how often we need the type of … [Read more…]
PSALM 91 Most of the people we admire are quite busy and may not have our time. Thankfully, we know that God responds to us. According to an ancient story, a monarch paid weavers to manufacture tapestries and clothing for him. He instructed them to seek his assistance immediately if they encountered any difficulties. One young … [Read more…]
JOHN 16:17-24 All of us have experienced the loss of loved ones. Children get married and move abroad. For professional or health reasons, our parents are no longer with us. A child leaves home to attend school in another state or country. It is true that we have SMS, email, and WhatsApp. But we are here, … [Read more…]
EXODUS 20:1-7 I was talking to a friend about misusing God’s name one afternoon. We might believe that this only applies to invoking God’s name in a casual or disrespectful manner or by adding it to a swear word. But my friend never missed a chance to share with me the meaning of true faith. … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 11:28–12:8 He used to deliver newspapers as a youngster to make money. Since it was a morning publication, he had to rise at 3:00 am every morning, seven days a week, in order to deliver all 140 of his papers to their correct residences by 6:00 am. But every year had a unique day. The … [Read more…]
PSALM 150 Asamoah Gyan of Ghana and his teammates performed a coordinated dance step following Asamoah Gyan’s goal against Germany during the 2014 World Cup. A few minutes later, Germany’s Miroslav Klose scored and performed a running front flip. According to Clint Mathis, a US World Cup goal scorer, “soccer celebrations are so appealing because … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 9:1-7 The cost of war is beyond anyone’s capabilities. 64 countries in the world were reportedly engaged in war at one point, according to a website. When will they end, and how? While we desire peace, justice must not be sacrificed. Jesus was born during a period of apparent “peace,” but it was actually marked … [Read more…]
PSALM 143:7-12 The Allied troops during World War II needed the sharp senses of dogs to smell their way through minefields and to warn troops of impending danger as they prepared for D-Day (June 6, 1944). And a parachute was the only method to convey these animals to troops hidden behind enemy lines. However, dogs … [Read more…]
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