“Whatever you do, DON’T read this before operating.” It would be crazy to have this in an instruction manual. But it wouldn’t matter as most people wouldn’t read the instructions anyway. If you’re like me, the instructions are the last thing I look at, and then only if I really have messed up and can’t… Continue reading Do NOT Read!
There are a lot of big decisions we have to make in our lives, like what career am I going to pursue, who am I going to marry, or where am I going to live. We often think of these as the primary decisions that direct where we go in life, which, to some extent,… Continue reading The most ordinary moments
“It’s still dark,” my wife said, looking outside. The idea was to go for a long run before it got hot. However, I had misjudged sunrise, and so we found ourselves running in the dark. Once the village’s street lights ended, we were in complete darkness. All we had was the cellphone torch. It provided… Continue reading Running in the dark
Have you prayed for something, and it seemed like God was doing the opposite of what you asked for? Or maybe the events that took place seemed to have no bearing on what you prayed about. Just after Moses led Israel in a miraculous way out of captivity on their journey to the promised land,… Continue reading Exo 13v17-18 – God’s Roundabout way
If you were looking for advice in life, would you go to a deceitful person? Someone so bad they are known as the most untrustworthy person ever. This is the last person you would seek help from, especially regarding the big life issues, like my identity or my life plans, or helping me find true… Continue reading Jer 17v9 – The Postmodern Pitfall
I have an exciting verse to share with you today from Proverbs 20:27: “The spirit of man is the lamp of God, searching all his innermost parts.” Some versions refer to “the breath of man.” This implies every breath you take is God’s light in your conscience, your moral compass. You can choose to brighten… Continue reading Pro 20v27 – Breathing God
Have you ever met someone who seemed to shine with happiness but later found out that deep down, they aren’t happy at all? We often see this with celebrities. This is because the source of their joy is artificial and temporary. Proverbs likens this to a lamp, which in Bible time would have been a… Continue reading Pro 13v9 – The light or the lamp?
While skiing the other day, we saw a small kid skiing, attached to a harness, with the parent holding on tight. The rope was long enough for the kid to feel like he was flying down the slope, but he knew he would never lose control down the hill because his mom, quite literally, had… Continue reading Pro 3v26 – Attached to God
I stand atop Mount Year, looking back upon the path I have walked. I see the dark valleys and challenging climbs, but I also see the sunny fields and the flowers along the way. I remember some who walked alongside me on this path who are no longer here. I remember the joys and the… Continue reading Isa 45v2 – The End
Have you been on a play park merry-go-round? To enjoy it, some people sit on the ride while one person spins it as fast as they can. As the ride spins, those sitting close to the centre feel stable while those sitting towards the edge feel the pull and have the greater risk of being… Continue reading Jam 4v8 – Merry Go-Rounds