Billboards convey messages in big, bold and unmissable ways. However, long before humans made billboards, God created the first gigantic billboard stretching across heaven. After destroying nearly everyone on earth because of their sinfulness, God said, “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me… Continue reading Gen 9v13 – The Glory
“It always seems impossible until it’s done” (Nelson Mandela). Often the circumstances of a situation appear to be overwhelming, until suddenly, if we have faith and perseverance, the goal is achieved. The prophet Habakkuk shares a picture that looks remarkably like our world today. “Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded… Continue reading Hab 2v14 – It will happen!
Goal! You can’t miss it. The way players react when they score a goal! Pure joy. Some grab their shirt and proudly display their number to their fans, or run, pumping their arms in the air as the crowd cheers. They’ve accomplished something amazing and deserve to feel proud. While others falling to their knees,… Continue reading Pro 28v25 – Proud goal
We have lots of emojis for it – 😃 😊🤣😁 – joy, happiness. Yet what is it that brings us joy? Getting a new phone? Going on a holiday? Meeting a long-lost friend? Our sports team winning? Many things can bring us a surge of joy, but it’s a joy that soon fades as the… Continue reading Mat 2v10 – exceeding great joy
I recently watched a movie about Elvis, the “King of Rock and Roll”. His ability to sing everything from ballads to gospel to rock and roll was amazing. Yet sadly, he soon fell victim to his fame and the desires of those around him to make money. Drugs, excess, and an unhealthy lifestyle resulted in… Continue reading Oba 1v4 – Crashing eagles
Jack Dale’s greatest desire was to win a gold medal in the 50m Olympic freestyle race. His dad was a very talented swimmer and agreed to be his coach. Over the years, Jack followed his dad’s training program and instructions. Sometimes it was really difficult pushing Jack beyond what he thought possible. However, his dream… Continue reading Isa 26v8 – Trust and glory
Only one in a thousand people know the answer to both these questions without cheating. The closest planet to the sun. The number of days in April. The answers are…Mercury and 30. Did you know the answers? If so, do you feel pretty good about yourself? It’s normal to want to feel a bit above… Continue reading Joh 3:30 – Becoming less
“Do you want to see my medal?” I say, reaching for the shiny new medal even before they reply. I brandish it with pride explaining how difficult it was to earn. It’s not long before there is another opportunity to show off my medal, and another, and another…but something begins to happen. The more I… Continue reading Jer 9:23-24 – The Shiny medal
We wake up and look at the time. If we go now we can get to the beach in time to watch the sunrise over the ocean. There’s always something special about a morning sunrise. Each sunrise is a unique piece of art, as God takes out his palette of morning colors and splashes it… Continue reading Mal 4:2 – The sunrise
At first, it’s subtle. Just a hint of colour on the drab palette of brown. But before long, it’s unmistakable as the kaleidoscope of colour bursts out. Spring is here🌻. Yet, beyond the obvious beauty of colour returning to fields and gardens, what are these beautiful flowers telling us? Written in swaths of living colour… Continue reading 2Co 2:15 – Spring blessing