2 KINGS 6:8–17 A dog and his owner set out to check on animals. They rode in a small utility truck, but the man forgot to put the brake on when he went out of the car with his dog in it, causing the vehicle to roll down a hill and across traffic, causing confusion for … [Read more…]
NEHEMIAH 2:11–18 Edward Klee, upon returning to Berlin, found the city he once loved had drastically changed. He later said that returning to a city can be a hit-or-miss experience. It can lead to feelings of sorrow or loss, as we are not the same person we were, nor is the place that was so … [Read more…]
PSALM 23 A lady started a Thanks-Living Jar to become more thankful in her spiritual life. She wrote down one thing she thanked God for each evening, finding praise on both good and bad days. At the end of the year, she found herself again thanking God for everything He had done, from simple things … [Read more…]
NAHUM 1:7–15 We are constantly exposed to world news through the Internet, radio, television, and mobile devices. The bulk appears to outline the issues—crime, terrorism, conflict, and economic difficulties. However, there are moments when positive news—tales of selfless deeds, medical advancements, or strides towards peace in war-torn areas—invades the deepest moments of sorrow and hopelessness. Nahum prophesied … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:24–34 During his early career, he was offered a position with a significant pay increase by another company, which could have financially benefited his family. He called his father, then in his seventies, and explained the situation. Despite his ageing mind, he was concise in explaining the situation, stating that he should not even consider … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 16:13–20 Albert Einstein, as a child, said he received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. He believed that the presence of Jesus in the Gospels was palpable, and no myth was filled with such life. The New Testament Scriptures reveal Jesus’s countrymen’s perception of Him as unique. Some believed He was John the … [Read more…]
1 KINGS 18:41–45; JAMES 5:16 In the words of Kenneth E. Hagin, prayer is our “spiritual oxygen. Refusal to take in oxygen or a lack of it can damage our hearts or brains. God often moves through our prayers to accomplish His work. Despite His promises, we must pray. Elijah believed that God desires us to participate in His … [Read more…]
JONAH 3:10–4:11; LUKE 6:32 In 1950, South Korean 15-year-old Kim Chin-Kyung joined the army to defend his homeland but found he was not ready for combat. As friends died, he begged God for his life and promised to love his enemies. Dr. Kim, many years later, gained friends through caring for orphans and educating North Korean and … [Read more…]
PROVERBS 27:5–10 A man complained about his lower back pain to a friend. He was looking for a listening ear, but instead he received a candid evaluation. “I do not think your back pain is your problem; it is your stomach,” his friend said to him. “Your big stomach is pulling your back.” That man, who … [Read more…]
ACTS 4:32–37; 9:26–27 “If We Make It Through December,” an old song by Merle Haggard, relates the tale of a man who loses his factory job and cannot afford to buy Christmas presents for his little daughter. Even though December is meant to be a joyful month, it was not so for him. Although discouragement is not … [Read more…]
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