“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:8) – If you entered to run your first marathon you can’t just arrive on the day and run the race. It requires preparation, the right diet, and regular training. You… Continue reading 1Ti 4:8 – Physical Training
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” (Proverbs 3:27) – A poor kid and his younger brother are sitting on the side of the road admiring a shiny new sports car parked nearby. As they look on in awe a man walks up… Continue reading Pro 3:27 – Withholding good
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing” (Philippians 2:14). These must be the most ignored words by everyone, Christians included. We live in an age where complaints define our society. It’s not just the complaints about the “big” things – crime, politics, inflation…but the everyday things, the smallest of things – the simple chore, the inconvenient… Continue reading Phi 2:14 – Don’t Complain
The average person spends approximately a third of their waking hours online or watching TV. It’s hardly surprising then that our conversations turn to negative things, and all too often our behaviour mimics the bad behaviours we watch and talk about. Colossians 3:2 says, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” The… Continue reading Col 3.2 – Set mind above
“He’s got his dad’s nose”. “She’s got her mom’s eyes”. We have all noticed how children have characteristics of their parents. It’s the DNA passed down that makes them recognizable as family. God’s DNA is love (1John 4:16). A divine love that loves undeservedly. And so, if we want to be part of His family… Continue reading Mar 3:35 – Family
I remember reading a comic series about a kid called “Richie Rich”. He lived the most amazing life as he had everything money could buy. However, for most of us that won’t be our life, and even if it is, how often do we find riches don’t actually bring the smiling comic book faces? Imagine… Continue reading Phi 4:19 – Riches
“As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness.” (1 Peter 1:15) – How would you respond to your child if they love you and are always obedient to your requests? Would you want to lead them on paths that will… Continue reading 1Pe 1:15 – Moulded by God
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) – Imagine you will soon be travelling to a house you have in another country. However, you have heard it has an urgent leaking issue.… Continue reading Deu 31:8 – Tomorrow
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32) – There are many degrees you can choose to study – B.Com, B.Sc, B.Ed, yet the one which is free to study but has the fewest students is B.Kind. Unlike other degrees that will equip you… Continue reading Eph 4:32 – B.Kind
“The LORD watches over you – the LORD is your shade at your right hand” (Psalms 121:5) – I remember sitting at the bottom of a wide beach under an umbrella on a hot summer’s day watching people walk across the sand. They would get about halfway down the beach and suddenly realise how hot… Continue reading Psa 121:5 – Shade