GENESIS 39:19-23 After the initial bus broke down, several passengers, totaling 45, were trapped for 8 hours overnight at a petrol station waiting for a replacement bus. They must have been annoyed by the delay, worried about the outcome, and eager to be rescued. When Joseph was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, he undoubtedly … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-15 A fine piece of jewelry is often tucked into a setting of dark coloured velvet when you buy it. I believe it is designed in this manner so that our attention is quickly drawn to the jewelry’s attractiveness. The beauty of the gift would be overshadowed if the package was lavishly decorated. It reminds … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 7:15-20; PROVERBS 20:11 A clergyman was walking to church one night when a thief approached him with a knife and demanded his money or his life. When the thief saw his clerical collar as he dug into his pocket to hand him his wallet, he added, “I can see that you are a priest.” “Do … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:25-34 Every day, I enjoy writing. However, I must admit that it is often difficult for me to convey everything I want to say in a few words. It seems as though the words are not enough to convey the message. As I was reading about Christ’s temptation in the book of Matthew (Matt. 4:1-11), I … [Read more…]
JOHN 1:6-13 Warren Edward Buffet is a financial expert and one of the world’s wealthiest people. He is a business entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist from America. Berkshire Hathaway is currently led by him as chairman and CEO. He is regarded as one of the world’s most successful investors, with a net worth of more than … [Read more…]
NEHEMIAH 8:1-12 Few people make time for a nice meal in the company of friends in today’s fast-paced society of “eat and run.” Someone even said that nowadays, the only way to eat a seven-course meal is between two slices of bread! After many Israelite exiles in Babylon came to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and the … [Read more…]
JOHN 16:25-33 I was relieved to see last year come to a close. It had held a great deal of grief, illness, and misery. I was ready to usher in the new year with my own brass band! However, as the new year began, one piece of bad news after another emerged. Several of my friends’ parents … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 55:6-11 There are a number of things about Jesus that fascinate me. His life teaching is one component of His ministry that has always generated jaw-dropping and head-scratching reactions. As we progress through life, we may believe we have figured it all out, and our thought patterns and responses for navigating through life have become firmly … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 5:10-15 I enjoy watching professional wrestling and I follow all WWE events. As I watch, I am constantly tensed. That is one of the things that makes wrestling so entertaining. However, I recently watched a fight that had been recorded. I was really aback by how much more relaxed I felt. Why? Because I … [Read more…]
PSALM 127:1-2 Good health requires a good night’s sleep. We put ourselves at risk of rapid aging, weight gain, and ailments ranging from colds and flu to cancer when we do not get enough sleep. It is nothing short of a miracle what God accomplishes in our bodies while we drift off to dreamland. He restores … [Read more…]
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