2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14 The rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped after an explosion in October 2010 was significantly aided by Macarena Valdes’ expertise in mapping underground mines. Drilling to pinpoint the precise location of the men was like “trying to shoot a fly from 700 meters away,” she claimed. Valdes’ mining knowledge … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 1:1-10 Because her little child was riding in a car without the necessary booster seat, a police officer stopped the woman. He could have issued her a ticket for a traffic violation. Instead, he requested the mother and child meet him at a nearby store, where he bought the required car seat. The mother … [Read more…]
GALATIANS 4:1-7 In the classic tale “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, Jim and Della, a young married couple who are having financial difficulties, are mentioned. Della’s treasured possession is her long, gorgeous hair, while Jim’s is a gold watch. In the spirit of sacrifice, Della sells her hair to buy a chain … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 14:6-15; 1 PETER 4:11 From Monday through Thursday, a Mexican bricklayer constructs walls and fixes roofs. He works diligently and quietly. He was still using his hands to construct buildings at the age of 70, and he keeps on working to build God’s family. His life was often in danger. He has experienced death from falls … [Read more…]
PSALM 37:1-9 Attempting to stay current with events has its drawbacks because negative news tends to sell better than positive news. It is easy to get too worried about the unlawful conduct of people, groups, or governments that we have no control over. David declares in Psalm 37 that there is no need to worry about … [Read more…]
PSALM 61 Basically, public facilities are made by the government to improve the quality of life for the citizens. Among other things, these facilities include car parks, railroads, bridges, libraries, markets, and hospitals. The Agege train tracks in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, are one of the resources that the homeless have … [Read more…]
EZEKIEL 25:1-7; MATTHEW 5:43-48; PROVERBS 24:17 There is a saying among the Akan people of Ghana that states, “The lizard is not as mad with the boys who threw stones at it as with the boys who stood by and rejoiced over its fate!” Rejoicing in someone’s misfortune is the same as contributing to their downfall … [Read more…]
NEHEMIAH 1:1-10; MATTHEW 25:40 Some Indian women who are now residents of the United States still have concerns for their home country. They also responded after learning about the precarious financial status of an Indian Christian school for autistic children. Being the cupbearer and confidant of the most powerful man in the country at the time did … [Read more…]
REVELATION 21:1-5; MATTHEW 11:28 I was struck by the sounds of afflicted people’s suffering at a hospital ward for emergencies. Weariness, suffering, hunger, debt, poverty, illness, and death abound in our world. We have to deal with such a society; therefore, Jesus’ call in Matthew 11:28 is both welcome and appropriate. John’s description of “a new heaven and … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 1:18-25 An article claims that children in various African nations are frequently called after notable visitors, noteworthy occasions, or other circumstances that had personal significance for the parents. The Greek name for Joshua is Jesus, which means “the Lord saves.” Many children might have been named Jesus in his day and culture, but only one … [Read more…]
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