THE LOOK THAT LINGERS

JOB 31:1-4 My friend is a computer technician. One night when I was at his house, I noticed that the screen saver on his monitor had these words: “I have made a covenant with my eyes” (Job 31:1). He apparently understood the potential danger of spending hours alone in front of a computer with easy access … [Read more…]

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HELP IN TIME OF NEED

HEBREWS 4:9-16 During the second World War, the British Isles provided the last line of resistance to Nazi oppression in Europe. However, under the relentless attack and threat of collapse, Britain did not have the resources to win the battle. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill appeared on BBC radio and urged the world to help them … [Read more…]

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PALM TREES AND CEDARS

PSALM 92 As they age, trees no longer bear good fruit. However, the Psalmist says that those who are planted in the house of the Lord will still bear fruit in old age because He is their rock. The righteous can be like the palm and the cedar trees. Palm trees represent imposing beauty and cedars represent … [Read more…]

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GLORIFYING GOD IN LIFE AND IN DEATH

JOHN 21:15-19 To be dead is the most terrifying thing many of us can imagine. We prefer to have whatever control we have over life and be grateful for it. Most of us think more about how we can glorify God through our lives when we are active and strong. But do we stop to think about … [Read more…]

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MARY’S HAIR

JOHN 12:1-8 Before the crucifixion of Jesus, a woman named Mary poured a bottle of expensive perfume on His feet, then wiped His feet with her hair. In first-century Middle Eastern culture, decent women never let their hair down in public – it was dishonourable to do so. But true worship is not about what others … [Read more…]

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MAGIC EYE

HEBREWS 11:1-10 Autostereograms, also known by the brand name Magic Eye are abstract images. These images when used with a special viewfinder such as a stereoscope or just with the eyes, will converge into a 3D image. They were very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a way to “experience” other parts of … [Read more…]

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LESSON FROM THE MISSING MONEY

EPHESIANS 4:25-32 My friend noticed that money was mysteriously missing from his wallet, he was very angry. But then he found out that his son was the one who stole the money, his anger quickly turned to grief. One use of the word grief is to describe the pain we feel when those we love … [Read more…]

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THANK GOD FOR THE INTERRUPTIONS

PSALM 33:10-15 If your life is like mine, it is pretty well planned. I actually have a calendar that reminds me of upcoming appointments, meetings and other events. Sometimes, interruptions drastically change my day; and while they can be frustrating, they can also be productive. Some of the great advances in God’s plans have come about through … [Read more…]

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PEACE AT ALL TIMES

2 THESSALONIANS 3:16 Helen is a very special lady. When I think of her, one word comes to mind: peace. The calm, rested look on her face has not changed much in the six years I have known her, despite her husband being diagnosed with cancer and hospitalised. When I asked her what the secret of her … [Read more…]

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TRUE FRIEND

JOHN 15:9-17 I created my Facebook account about 11 years ago. I had accepted (and declined) many friend requests at the time, but still had many more requests waiting for my acceptance or rejection. Every now and then I go online and delete a lot. Why? Because I was not friends with any of them.  I … [Read more…]

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