JOB 40:1-14; JOB 38:4 Cleaning a house can be discouraged due to the fact that people hardly notice the clean areas. But remember, the same people will notice dirty places. This raises the philosophical and spiritual question of why humans tend to remember wrong more than right. We tend to remember rudeness more than kindness, crime … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church reminds the Corinthians of God’s redemptive plan in unexpected ways, using metaphors to emphasise everyday wisdom. Through two different metaphors (a runner and a boxer), Paul reminds the Corinthians that doing anything—especially following Christ—without a goal in mind is the height of foolishness. The apostle Paul describes a … [Read more…]
2 CHRONICLES 21:4-20; MARK 10:45 A road’s construction foreman’s affection for his family, coworkers, and community caused an enormous sense of loss when he died in an accident. His church was unable to hold all the mourners, so organisers had to move the service to a much larger venue. The auditorium was crowded with friends and … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 4:1-16 Watching young children make mistakes because of a lack of knowledge while playing football can be funny, which makes it entertaining to observe their actions. Young people face challenges and learn, but they are encouraged to try and grow. They can be coached and patiently guided towards maturity, so they can be celebrated for … [Read more…]
LUKE 18:1-8 Are you going through one of those phases where it appears that no matter what you do to tackle a problem, another one crops up? You praise the Lord at night that it has been resolved, but when you awaken, you discover that something else Has gone wrong and the issue still exists. In … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 14:6-12,26 A garden is a fragrant place that provides a favourable environment for plants by ensuring they receive water, sunlight, and protection from pests, ensuring a vibrant and healthy environment for people to enjoy. Like a garden, the church is a place where everyone collaborates for God’s glory and the good of all, thrives due … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 2:4-7; HEBREWS 4:16 In 2009, Chesley Sullenberger, a pilot on a passenger airliner, made an emergency landing on the Hudson River. He was subsequently questioned about his life-or-death choices. Citing his 42-year deposit of training and expertise, he said he had enough money in his account to make a sizable withdrawal on that day. Most of … [Read more…]
LUKE 9:57-62 Saying goodbye to loved ones, favourite places, or jobs is challenging. Jesus explains the price of being His disciple in Luke 9:57–62. A potential follower wished to return home and bid his loved ones farewell. Jesus retorted that no one who puts his hands on the plough and looks back is fit to follow … [Read more…]
JOHN 10:1-9 The bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery in Italy were expertly engraved with scenes from Jesus’ life over the course of several years by Italian artisan Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378–1455). Michelangelo called these bronze reliefs the Gates of Paradise because they were so captivating. The doors welcome guests with echoes of the gospel narrative as … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 On May 1, 1963, American Jim Whittaker and Sherpa Nawang Gombu of Tibetan descent ascended Mount Everest. Each person thought about the honour of being the first of the two to reach the summit as they got closer to the peak. Gombu smiled and refused Whittaker’s request to step forward, stating, “You first, … [Read more…]
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