LAMENTATIONS 3:21–26; PSALM 63:3 A recent airline flight tossed passengers left and right down the runway during a somewhat bumpy landing. A couple of the passengers appeared apprehensive, but two small girls seated behind us cheered, “Yeah! Let us do that again!” Children’s openness to new adventures and humble wonder may align with Jesus’ teachings to receive … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 25:31–40 During a downturn in Southern California, Pastor Bob Johnson recognised both difficulties and opportunities. He invited the mayor to discuss how his church could assist, which surprised the mayor. People usually came to him for help. Here was a minister offering him the services of his congregation. The mayor and pastor collaborated to tackle pressing … [Read more…]
MARK 3:13–19 We may be inclined to ignore a list of names when we come across one in the Bible. However, there are gems to be found, like the list of the twelve apostles that Jesus appointed to serve in His name. Among them is Simon, whom Jesus referred to as Peter, the rock. James … [Read more…]
JOHN 4:7–15 Water Is Life has created “The Drinkable Book,” a resource that uses silver nanoparticles to filter out 99.9% of harmful bacteria from water. Each tear-out page can filter up to 100 litres of water, making it a valuable tool for those in need of clean water. The books have been distributed in Haiti, India, … [Read more…]
EZEKIEL 18:25–32 The boy enjoyed programming a small robot to perform simple tasks, such as moving forward, stopping, and retracing steps. He also controlled the robot’s behaviour, including beeping and replaying recorded noises. The robot obeyed his commands, never spontaneously laughing or veering off in an unplanned direction. God created humans in His image, allowing us … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 3:7–12 Charles Spurgeon, a prominent London preacher, established the Pastors’ College in 1856 to train Christian ministry men. Renamed Spurgeon’s College in 1923, the college’s crest features a hand grasping a cross and the Latin words, Et Teneo, Et Teneor, meaning “I hold and am held.” Spurgeon’s autobiography emphasised the college’s motto, aiming to … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 5:1–16 I recently took some clothes to a tailor to have them mended. The things hanging on the walls inspired me as soon as I walked into his shop. “We can mend your clothes, but only God can mend your heart,” said one sign. The owner of the shop, who has been running it for … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 4:25–32; PROVERBS 17:22 In Lagos, Nigeria, traffic fights are often caused by careless driving, rising tempers, and foul language among taxi and minibus drivers. However, a traffic incident took a different turn when a bus was almost hit by a careless taxi driver. The bus driver relaxed, smiled broadly at the guilty-looking taxi driver, and … [Read more…]
NUMBERS 33:1–15, 36–37 Numbers 33, a chapter in the Bible, details Israel’s pilgrimage from Rameses in Egypt to the plains of Moab. It is significant because it follows the Lord’s command, as recorded by Moses (Numbers 33:2). The record of the Israelites’ journey suggests it may serve as a framework for reflecting on their forty-year journey and … [Read more…]
PSALM 139:14–18 The son of a friend of mine is working on counting to ten. He counts everything, including trees and toys. He counts the toes on my feet and flowering plants he passes on his way to school—things I usually forget to count. He is teaching me to count again, reminding me of the good … [Read more…]
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