JOHN 18:15-27 We all want to be remembered for our “finest hour.” When he declared, “Thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God,” the apostle Peter may have had his finest moment (John 6:69). But occasionally, we let our mistakes define who we are. Peter walked outside and sobbed vehemently after repeatedly denying … [Read more…]
JOHN 21:15-22 Although there are many uses for social media, satisfaction is not one of them. Even when we have good intentions, it can be discouraging to constantly be reminded that others have already achieved their goals or have done so more successfully. Yet, God has not wronged us. Everything we require to complete the … [Read more…]
GALATIANS 6:1-10 When we cook three times a day, seven days a week, it may become tiresome. We can grow weary of processing food by peeling, chopping, slicing, and mixing it before baking, grilling, or boiling it. Yet, eating is never tedious! Despite the fact that we do it every day, we really like it. … [Read more…]
EXODUS 14:10-14 Given the requirements of Christian commitment, one would ask if they could last more than a year without reverting to their former sinful behavior. The instruction to “be still” is reassuring given the temptations that permeate our environment. The psalmist instructs, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). We learn more about God, … [Read more…]
PSALM 103:7-13 I pondered how the parents would keep the little boys quiet for our one-hour flight as I observed the two boys running about the congested boarding area. I saw the father and one of the sons in the seat behind me when we finally boarded. The exhausted father then said, “Why don’t you … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 1:25-31 A British actress named Fanny Kemble migrated to America in the early 1800s and married Pierce Butler, the owner of a southern plantation. Fanny was living the luxurious life made possible by the plantation’s wealth until she realised how expensive that luxury was—a price paid by the slaves who worked tirelessly on … [Read more…]
LUKE 10:38-42 During a church service, I noticed an infant several rows away. As the baby peered over his father’s shoulder, his eyes were wide with wonder as he looked around the congregation. He grinned at some people, drooled, and chewed his fingers. As my attention transferred to that precious baby, the preacher’s words started to fade. … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 15:30-38 Christians were no longer being given to lions for the amusement of Roman citizens by the end of the fourth century. Yet, the death games went on until the day when a brave man rushed out of the crowd to save two other gladiators from killing each other. His name was Telemachus. He had … [Read more…]
2 KINGS 6:15–23 We rarely witness most of what occurs in the universe. Many things are either moving too quickly or too slowly for us to see. We are reminded of our limited capacity to perceive and comprehend what is occurring in the spiritual realm by our limited capacity to perceive and comprehend the tremendous and exquisite … [Read more…]
MARK 14:32-50; JOHN 16:32 A woman who was experiencing loneliness wrote on her Facebook page, “I do not really feel lonely because I do not have any friends. I am friendly with many people. I am aware that there are others who can console me, hold me, talk to me, take care of me, and think … [Read more…]
RECENT COMMENTS: