LUKE 24:44–49 One of the three kinds of redwoods, the sequoia tree is one of the biggest and most resilient species on the planet. It can live for three thousand years, reach a height of three hundred feet, and weigh more than 2.5 million pounds (1.1 million kg). However, much of the massive sequoia’s size … [Read more…]
PSALM 139:1–18 The vastness of the universe is astounding. The moon is currently orbiting our planet at a speed of over 2,300 miles per hour. Our planet is orbiting the sun at a speed of 66,000 miles per hour. Our galaxy is one of 100 billion galaxies speeding across space, with our sun and 200 … [Read more…]
JOHN 5:17–20 A child often mimics his father, holding his imaginary steering wheel in a car seat and closely monitoring to see what Daddy does next. I recall enjoying doing the same thing as my father drove his car, and he was happy watching me imitate him. God must have felt good when He saw His Son … [Read more…]
JOHN 20:17 For some, Father’s Day is a joyful and easy celebration and remembrance, while for others, it is a day of sorrow and regret for a relationship that once was and is now gone, or for a desired relationship that was never possessed. This makes worship easy for some and difficult for others. Jonathan Edwards … [Read more…]
ROMANS 5:1–11 A church has a welcome card that embodies God’s unconditional love and grace. “If you are a saint, sinner, loser, winner,” it reads, and then a long list of other descriptive words for those who struggle with life, such as “alcoholic, hypocrite, cheater, fearful, misfit… You are welcome here.” We often accept labels and … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 4:14–16; PSALM 73:28 When she saw an empty chair, the woman who wanted to pray kneeled down in front of it. She begged her heavenly father to have a seat, crying, saying, “You and I need to talk.” She prayed then, her eyes fixed on the empty chair. She approached the Lord with assurance, as … [Read more…]
PSALM 93 Situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina, the breathtaking Iguazu Falls comprise 275 falls spanning 2.7 km (1.67 miles) along the Iguazu River. The words of Psalm 93:4, “Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty!” are etched on a … [Read more…]
ECCLESIASTES 3:1–14 During a recent journey, I observed a mother and her children playing contentedly, causing me to reflect on my own children’s age and the season that I have already experienced. King Solomon, in Ecclesiastes chapter 3, reflects on the cycle of life, stating that there is a “time for everything” and that our work … [Read more…]
JAMES 4:6–10; ROMANS 6:11 “The Devil’s Footprint” is a foot-shaped granite impression in Ipswich, Massachusetts, attributed to George Whitefield’s powerful sermon in 1740. Whitefield’s powerful preaching caused the devil to leap from the church steeple and land on a rock while leaving town. The legend serves as an encouraging reminder from God’s Word, as James 4:7 encourages … [Read more…]
ROMANS 13:11–14 Lauren Winner’s book Wearing God suggests that clothing can convey various aspects of our identity, such as career, community, moods, or social status, suggesting that Christians can also communicate their beliefs. Paul said that Christians should clothe themselves with Christ, not gratify fleshly desires. As children of God through faith, we must strive to … [Read more…]
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