1 THESSALONIANS 5:16–24 Cell phones provide us with nearly endless access to communicate. However, this leads many to talk or text while driving, causing serious accidents. To prevent this, distracted driving is banned in many places. In the U.S., there are new highway signs indicating areas where drivers can stop safely to use their phones. Restricting mobile … [Read more…]
1 KINGS 19:19–21 Joan enjoyed attending Sunday evening services at their church as a child, which often featured inspiring talks from missionaries and guest speakers who left everything behind to serve God in challenging and unfamiliar places. Elisha, like those missionaries, abandoned his life to follow God as a prophet after Elijah called him while he was … [Read more…]
JOHN 14:1-14 A lady moved over 1,000 miles to a new city with her husband, dividing tasks to meet a tight schedule. Her husband found a new home while she packed. Despite not seeing the area beforehand, she trusted her husband due to his history of considering her preferences. Jesus spoke to His disciples in the … [Read more…]
ROMANS 1:1–10; PHILIPPIANS 1:3 While working on my computer, I heard the sound of a new email. Despite trying to avoid distractions, the subject line “You are a blessing” intrigued me. A faraway friend sent me a card and said she was praying for my family. She displays the card in her “Blessing Bowl” and prays for … [Read more…]
1 PETER 3:13-18 Fear is a constant for Hadassah, a young Jewish girl in Francine Rivers’ book A Voice in the Wind. Becoming a slave in a Roman household, she faces persecution for her faith in Christ. Christians are despised, often executed or thrown to lions. Will Hadassah have the courage to stand for her beliefs … [Read more…]
ACTS 6:1-7 An increase in refugees has caused growth in local churches, bringing challenges such as integrating newcomers with different cultures and languages. Disagreements are common in church, like anywhere else. If not resolved properly, they can lead to divisions. The early church in Jerusalem experienced growth but faced a cultural dispute between Greek-speaking Jews (Hellenists) and Aramaic-speaking … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 9:10–15; HEBREWS 13:16 During a car ride after church, my daughter refused to share her Goldfish crackers with her siblings. I had made a connection between her snack and the story in class about Jesus feeding thousands with just a few loaves and fish. Despite the lesson, she was adamant about not sharing, claiming … [Read more…]
PSALM 139:7–12 A lady wrote a tribute to her daughter, who passed away in a car accident. She mentioned how she placed many pictures and memories of her daughter around their home, saying, “She is everywhere, but nowhere.” Her daughter was present in all those pictures, in her thoughts, and in her emotions, but she was nowhere. … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 4:23–5:12 Dr. Rishi Manchanda asks patients where they live to understand their environmental conditions affecting their health. He advocates for Upstream doctors, healthcare workers addressing root causes of illness alongside urgent medical care. Jesus healed those who came to Him, offering more than just physical care. In His Sermon on the Mount, he described attitudes … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 11:1–10 My Facebook friends frequently share sweet videos of unexpected animal friendships, like a dog and pig, deer and cat, and ape caring for tiger cubs. Heartwarming friendships remind me of Eden. Adam, Eve, and animals lived in harmony until sin disrupted peace. Now, conflict is evident in human relationships and creation, contrasting with the … [Read more…]
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