Beth was so excited to visit the new playground close to her house. As she ran towards the swings, she tripped. It was a painful fall. Her immediate response was to find her mom for comfort. Aren’t we all like Beth? Life is filled with painful falls. A friend lets us down. Someone special is… Continue reading Unbelievable Comfort
There’s a crazy story in the Bible where Jesus encounters a madman called Legion. “This man lived in the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain…Day and night he wandered among the burial caves and in the hills, howling and cutting himself with sharp stones” (Mark 5:3-5). But despite his… Continue reading Mar 5v15 – A Crazy Story
Breathe in. Breathe out. How often do you think about your breathing? Probably not very often, as it is something our body does naturally without us even being conscious of it. However, I recently attended a yoga class, and the entire class was focused on being mindful of our breath and the benefits that come… Continue reading Job 33v4 – The Best Breathing technique
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
“Have you heard about the new supplement that has been proven to add years to your life?” These types of claims have been around for centuries. Yet, what if there was a supplement that worked? Well, there is. “For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.” (Proverbs… Continue reading Pro 9v11 – The life-extending supplement
Do you sometimes pray and pray, and God doesn’t seem to hear? It would be amazing if we could peek into Heaven and see if God is actually listening. Daniel saw something that troubled him so much that he fasted and prayed for three weeks. No answer. But then we get a glimpse into heaven… Continue reading Dan 10v12 – God already heard you
Do you trust God? Most Christians would answer, “Yes”. Do you trust God at all times? Now, this may be harder to answer. When life is going well, we can quickly begin to trust our bank balance or, our health or our intellect. God isn’t forgotten; it’s just we don’t need him now. But what… Continue reading Psa 62v8 – Trust God always
Does it matter how an egg is broken? Maybe the chef in you will want to explain the best single-handed breaking style. However, while there are many ways to break an egg, only one brings life. And that is when the egg is broken from the inside. It’s only then that new life emerges, and… Continue reading Psa 51v17 – Broken egg
After being away from home, we returned to see the field in front of our house carpeted with beautiful flowers. The sound of bees and birds filled the air in a song of celebration and life. However, it t is only when the sun rises that the flowers lift their heads and open to reveal… Continue reading Isa 35v1-2 – The desert will bloom
Millions of dollars can be made from the answer to this question – What is the secret to a long and prosperous life? Endless “answers” are put forward including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, fostering strong social connections, pursuing meaningful activities, managing stress, etc. While all of these are great ideas, none of them are from… Continue reading Psa 34v12-14 – The secret to long life