JOHN 20:24-31 Can a believer in Jesus who occasionally doubts his faith serve the Lord effectively? Some people think that mature, growing Christians never question their faith. But just as we can have experiences that can strengthen our faith, we can also have experiences that cause us to temporarily doubt. The term “doubting Thomas” refers directly to … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 5:13-16 A footballer’s team had a terrible season, losing week after week. A reporter asked him how he remained motivated to play hard and do his best even though his team was losing almost every game. He replied, “My dad and mom are watching the game. You better believe I will do my best!” He … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:1-21 People love being rewarded. Most of us expect rewards from our friends and colleagues: a pat on the back, a plaque, a round of applause, a sincere compliment. But according to Jesus, the greatest rewards await us after death. It is possible that the most important human actions are performed in secret and seen … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 4:6-13 Rest is essential for better mental health, increased concentration and memory, healthier immune system, reduced stress, better mood and better metabolism. One of Jesus’ promises is that if we look to Him we will find rest (Matthew 11:28). A quick Google search reveals the rapid increase in anxiety. The media report an increase in the … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 12:3-11 One day my son pulled out a marker and drew a picture of me. His childhood depiction featured eyes, a nose, and a mouth, all circled on two long sticks (he told me those were the legs). Even though my young son got high marks for his efforts, his image did not quite capture … [Read more…]
PSALM 121 On of the most dangerous aspects of flying in an airplane is landing. As the aircraft approaches the ground, air traffic can become more congested, the weather on the ground may be much worse than 30,000 feet, and the runways may not be clear. Pilots rely on the air traffic controller to coordinate all … [Read more…]
LUKE 9:18-27 As the global financial crisis worsened in 2010, executives of a global banking company were under investigation for misleading clients about the risk of certain assets they had sold. Although the banking company promised high returns, it knew that investments were doomed and buyers would be at risk of loss. Deception is not new. Jesus … [Read more…]
RUTH 2:13-20 As I sat in the departure lounge and tried to pay attention to my son, I barely noticed the woman talking to the lady at the counter shuffle herself to the exit leaving her luggage. The clerk told me that she did not have enough money to pay for the ticket, so she … [Read more…]
1 TIMOTHY 6:6 For many, the first day of each year is the day when decisions are made to improve. Most will be for financial, business, or personal wellness goals. There is nothing wrong with that. However, as children of God, we must pay attention to the motivation behind every resolution we make. Do our goals result … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 5:43-48 During the American Civil War, hatred spread between North and South. At a time, President Abraham Lincoln was criticised for speaking about the benevolent treatment of rebels in the south. The critic reminded him that a war was ongoing, that the Confederates were the enemy and had to be destroyed. But Lincoln wisely replied, … [Read more…]
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