Share this. Click to share. Share now! We are often prompted to share messages we receive. And mostly, these messages are about some terrible news or sinister plot. And 99% of the time, it’s just a hoax fueled by our innate desire to share bad news. Imagine instead sharing good news in a world so… Continue reading Mar 16:15 – Share this!
There’s a well-known phrase, “blood, sweat, and tears”. It’s an idiom for putting in an extreme effort to achieve something. Most things in life that are worth achieving require sacrifice be that completing a degree, learning to play a musical instrument or running your first marathon. However, while these are all amazing pursuits, the joy… Continue reading Psa 126:5 – Harvest of joy
Fynbos plants, which grow in the Western Cape of South Africa, are one of the most botanically diverse in all the world. A relatively small area of just 470 km2 is home to 2285 different plant species. This is more botanical diversity than the richest tropical rainforest in South America, including the Amazon. But what… Continue reading 2Co 4:17 – Flowering glory
A friend recently had to go and help move her elderly dad into a frail care facility due to his declining health. While packing his belongings she came across his Bible. It was old and worn. The outside had tape holding it together. Inside it was filled with endless notes. Sadly, due to his health,… Continue reading 2Co 4:16 – New inside
“If they obey and serve Him, They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures.” (Job 36:11). These are the words of Elihu to Job as Job tries to make sense of his life’s situation. In life, we have two options – obedience or disobedience to God. Elihu shares why living a… Continue reading Job 36:11 – Prosperity and pleasure
“May God give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” (Psalms 20:4). Wow. That’s a great bumper sticker verse. There’s lots I desire. New car. New house. New clothes. But these are not the “desires of your heart” that God is talking about. The Psalm begins with, “May the LORD… Continue reading Psa 20:4 – Your heart’s desires
Most of us have lost a close family member or friend – your adoring grandparents who filled your life with delight and special treasures. Your mother or father who was the anchor in your life. Your closest friend, who was always there for you and share words of support and advice. And sadly, for some,… Continue reading Isa 26:19 – They will rise!
“You are a pain. You are useless. You are nothing.” Harsh words that could damage us for life. So, imagine if when you are born, your mother names you “Pain”. It’s not a positive start to life. It’s likely to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. So too, for many people, circumstances outside of our control can… Continue reading 1Ch 4:10 – Audacious prayer
Do you know that Israel is only the size of the Kruger National Park? The population is only approx. nine million – about the same as the population of London. Yet Israel has a disproportionate impact on world politics. For example, a search of Google shows Israel, which is 114x smaller than Algeria, appears four… Continue reading Eze 5:5 – Centre of the world!
“Only three more sleeps before my birthday.” Can you remember the excitement as a child of your birthday? Counting down the days to your special day. Waiting in anticipation for the day to arrive. Mounting excitement in expectation of the gifts or the special party that was planned. Only three more sleeps. So close. In… Continue reading Mic 7:7 – Excited anticipation