2 KINGS 5:1-15 My babies had almost flawless skin as infants. They had smooth skin throughout; neither their feet nor their elbows had any rough areas. It contrasted with my skin, which was embellished with numerous scars and blisters from years of use. It was smooth and new. Naaman may have had battle scars and scuffed skin … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 4:7-12 Chess is an ancient strategy game. Over time, it has assumed several forms. One of them is human chess, which Charles Martel, duke of Austrasia, invented in the year 735. He would use actual humans as the game pieces and play it on enormous boards. The human pieces were dressed in accordance with … [Read more…]
LUKE 19:1-10 A school principal vowed to know the names of all 600 of her students. Anyone with doubts about her capability or resolve should review her background. She remembered the names of 700 students throughout the previous academic year and 400 students from a different school. Consider how much it must have meant to … [Read more…]
John 11:1-35 December marks David’s birthday. He grew up knowing that if he did not get a desired toy for his birthday on the twentieth, it might be in his Christmas stocking. Denial was not always the result of delay. When Lazarus got very ill, Martha and Mary sent for Jesus, as was only proper. However, … [Read more…]
PSALM 73 One of President Lincoln’s associates expressed his gratitude to God for being on the Union’s side during the American Civil War. “Sir, my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right,” Lincoln retorted. “My concern is not whether God is on our side.” What a big challenge … [Read more…]
PSALM 23 One sheep went off a cliff in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2005, and then nearly 1,500 others did likewise! About one-third of them eventually died. Sheep follow other sheep in the herd aimlessly since they don’t know which way to go. Sheep are the best word picture to describe the need for a reliable leader in … [Read more…]
1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10 Fifty-two percent of traders, brokers, investment bankers, and other financial sector professionals responded to an online survey, and they either admitted to engaging in unlawful conduct or thought they might have to in order to succeed. These financial leaders “have lost their moral compass,” according to the survey’s findings, and “accept corporate wrongdoing … [Read more…]
Acts 16:9-34 Have you ever found yourself in a tight spot? Like in the park while you are waiting for a taxi? That can get a little irritating. But what if you spent the entire day stranded in an airport in a completely different country? In any case, airports can be boring. But for … [Read more…]
JOSHUA 3:9-17 Jane was learning to feel at ease in the water as a non-swimmer. With arms extended, her instructor was waiting for her in the water. Will you catch me? I could see her hesitating as I watched. What would happen if I lost consciousness? It is possible that the Israelites were unsure … [Read more…]
ROMANS 16:1-16 In your church, who is watching out for you? Are there seasoned Christians who can pray for you, guide you, and impart wisdom from their experiences? When I was a teenager, Uncle Isaac served as that figure for me. He took chances for me in addition to instructing me and responding to my inquiries. He … [Read more…]
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