PROVERBS 15:16-23 Thomas à Kempis, a theologian who lived in the fourteenth century, once remarked that no one is so wise as to know everything perfectly. Men should not rely solely on their own judgment, but rather be open to hearing what others have to say. Thomas understood the value of consulting with counselors when establishing … [Read more…]
COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 Humans live in a world that is both natural and supernatural – visible and invisible. The life of a whale serves as an example of this. A whale would spend some time at the surface relaxing, then breathing strongly several times and shooting up a magnificent spout before diving a mile below the surface … [Read more…]
REVELATION 21:1-7 A young man suffered a serious knee injury during a training exercise only four weeks after enlisting in the Army. He was consequently discharged from the service. So, at age 19, he had to use a cane for a while to go around, and due to the severity of the injury, he had to … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 23:23-31 After giving me a haircut, my barber remarked, “Your hair is healthy. “I would like to think it is because you buy our products.” “No,” I apologetically said. “I simply use whichever shampoo is affordable and pleasant-smelling.” I added, admittedly, “I also try to eat well. I believe that makes a big difference.” When I … [Read more…]
MARK 5:21-42; PSALM 33:11 Let us begin today with two stories about interruptions. i) A herd of elephants once took over a camp and the people’s lunch was postponed as they ran for safety. ii) We were eager to spend our vacation in Lagos with my brother. Both our travel and lodging arrangements had been made. However, I … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 4:1-9 He has kept a file folder called “Speaking” for many years. It has accumulated a lot of articles, proverbs, and examples that could be helpful. He recently went through everything to get rid of outdated items. Not because he had not used them in a talk, but rather because he had not utilized … [Read more…]
JOB 31:35 It is crucial to develop strong listening and communication skills while dealing with people with challenges. Even just listening to someone in pain can help them feel better. It does work well for assisting others. Job asked his friends for assistance in this manner. It is true that they sat in silence with him … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 Mark made the decision to get to his destination in London by underground train. So after paying his fare, he entered the depths of London in order to catch his train. Due to his lack of familiarity with the system, getting out of the station was worrisome for him. It felt frightening to be … [Read more…]
MARK 6:30-32 A friend recently started having a physical problem. He had pain in his left arm and shoulder, and he was constantly fatigued. He was forced into a new routine as a result of this condition. To have the energy to work, he needed a quick nap in the morning and another in the afternoon. … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 4:23 Our hearts beat about 70 to 75 times per minute. The heart produces enough energy throughout the day to complete tedious work. A strong heart is capable of incredible feats. On the other hand, if our heart stop working, our entire body shuts down. We may say the same about our “spiritual heart.” The word … [Read more…]
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