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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
LUKE 15:11-24 If sin were not deceitful, it would not seem delightful. Before the prodigal son started desiring to eat with pigs, he had a comfortable bed, a rich heritage, a loving father, a secure future, and probably good food, but that was not enough. He wanted to “have fun”. He wanted to live his own life … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 40:1-11 Advent is the beginning of another year of the Christian Church and the Church season that leads to Christmas Day. At first, it was a time when converts to Christianity prepare for baptism. In the Middle Ages, Advent was associated with the preparation for the Second Coming. Many Christians still see Advent as a time to prepare … [Read more…]
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