Matthew Perry, the Friends sitcom star, died from a drug overdose after years of struggling with depression and substance abuse. For those looking from the outside, all they saw was a fantastic actor who enjoyed success and fame. Why did it end so tragically? In an interview, he shared a prayer he once prayed –… Continue reading Psa 32v8 – A dangerous prayer
What fears are you carrying with you at the moment? Fear for your health? Fear for the state of your country? Fear for your finances? Fear for your family? A Google search says, “Fear weakens our immune system and can cause cardiovascular damage, gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, and decreased fertility.… Continue reading Psa 34v4 – Fear Fix
One of our stops on our trip to Rwanda was this massive, beautiful lake called Lake Kivu. It was truly a paradise – aqua blue water, islands, palm trees and coves. However, beneath this paradise lies something deadly. So deadly, the lake has been named “Killer Lake”. Massive amounts of methane gas are trapped deep… Continue reading Pro 28v13 – What lies beneath?
Stepping into my bedroom, I was disheartened to find it in disarray, just a day after I had meticulously cleaned it. In less than 24 hours, chaos had swiftly reclaimed its territory. Clothes and towels lay strewn across the floor, the bed remained unmade, coffee cups cluttered the desk, and laundry lingered, waiting to be… Continue reading Deu 6v6-7 – Intentional Living
Jesus said, “Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” (Matthew 16:25). This teaching seems counter-intuitive: how can I find my life by losing it? I quite like who I am. Why would I want to give that up? This theme is epitomised during… Continue reading Mat 16v25 – Counter Culture
King Belshazzar was hosting a banquet using the gold and silver goblets from the temple. Amid the feasting, a hand wrote on the wall – “MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN”. Only Daniel, a prophet of God, could interpret the message. Because of his behaviour, God was bringing King Belshazzar’s reign to an end and giving His… Continue reading Dan 5v23 – The writing is on the wall
Two thousand years ago, Jesus’ disciples asked, “What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3). Jesus then gave a list of the signs we will see just before he returns. How many do you see today in our world? Unparalleled deceit – “Watch out that no… Continue reading Mat 24v13 – End of times
“He is totally ruined!” It’s terrible to see this happen, and even worse if it happens to us. But what can destroy us? Loss of money, career, health, family. But there is one item we would not usually include in the list of life destroyers, but God includes it. “My people are destroyed from lack… Continue reading Hos 6v3 – Ruined!
Today, God has a powerful message for you. Hosea shares our way back to God when our sins have led us astray. What was Israel’s sin? “Assyria cannot save us; we will not mount warhorses. We will never again say ‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made.“ (Hosea 14:3). Just like Israel, we… Continue reading Hos 14v4 – Returning to God
Everyone likes a hero. A person admired for their courage and outstanding achievements. It’s the genre of many popular movies. But outside of movies, we also have heroes, from sports heroes to political heroes to cultural heroes. They are people who, in our eyes, are amazing. Take a moment and think about who you consider… Continue reading Psa 16v2-3 – My Heroes