JOHN 9:1–11, 25 Noah Purifoy, an assemblage artist, used three tonnes of rubble from the 1965 riots in Los Angeles to create sculptures. He and a colleague used broken bicycle wheels, bowling balls, tyres, and TV sets to convey a message about modern society’s treatment of people as “throw-aways.” He saw value in the discarded. A … [Read more…]
JOHN 13:12–26 At night, I imagine leaning on Jesus, recalling the Word of God about the apostle John. John recounts sitting beside Jesus at the Last Supper, where he was reclining next to him (John 13:23). John uses the term “the disciple whom Jesus loved” to refer to himself without mentioning his own name. He depicts a … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 5:1–9 I like to look up at a clear blue sky. The sky is a magnificent work of art that our wonderful Creator has left for us to enjoy. Just think of how much the pilots must love the view! The phrase “You can see to tomorrow” is my favourite among the various aviation … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 1:8–2:2 In 1962, Clarence Earl Gideon, from a Florida prison cell, petitioned the US Supreme Court to review his conviction for a crime he claimed he didn’t commit, citing that he did not have the means to hire a lawyer. One year later, in the historic case of Gideon v. Wainright, the Supreme Court ruled … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 20:35–42; HEBREWS 13:5 I got a text from a close friend that said, “I am so glad we can tell each other the good, the bad, and the ugly!” After many years of friendship, we have figured out how to share both our successes and our disappointments. Since we acknowledge that we are far … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:1–4 Lent emphasises prayer, penance, and almsgiving as essential disciplines for modest living, holding special significance for Christians despite being part of everyday Christian activities. Christopher, a disabled veteran, struggled with daily tasks due to his disability. He used a push mower to cut his lawn, but one day, an anonymous donor provided him with … [Read more…]
ROMANS 5:5 Valentine’s Day is a time to acknowledge the love God has shown us. While we know God cares for us, we may not always feel it. The Bible promises that nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:38–39), but this is not always the case. It is important to understand how this … [Read more…]
1 THESSALONIANS 1:1–10 The Viral Texts project at Northeastern University in Boston examines how printed content in the 1800s spread through newspapers—the social media network of that day. If an article was reprinted 50 times or more, they considered it “viral” for the Industrial Age. A 19th-century news article about Jesus’ executions appeared in 110 publications, … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 4:4–9 Marie Kondo’s book on decluttering and organising has sold two million copies worldwide. The book encourages people to eliminate unnecessary items by asking if they spark joy and, if not, to give them away. Paul encouraged Philippinian Christians to find joy in their relationship with Christ, urging them to pray about everything and let … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 5:43–48; JOHN 8:9–11 It appears paradoxical that Jesus taught both absolute grace and absolute ideals. Jesus emphasised the importance of being perfect like our heavenly Father (Matthew 5:48) and held that we should love God with all our heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). Yet the same Jesus offered absolute grace to various individuals, including an adulteress, … [Read more…]
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