Do you ever read some of the stories in the Old Testament and think the ancient anecdotes are outdated in our modern world? Like the Israelites worshipping a golden calf near Mt Sinai (Exodus 32:8) – a physical golden calf seems irrelevant today, as things like smartphones and social media become the new symbols for… Continue reading Bull market
If you had to describe what is wrong with society today, what would you put at the top of the list? Two thousand years ago, the Bible in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 gave us the list. It’s a list of what people would be like in the “terrible time in the last days”. And topping the… Continue reading 2Tim 3v1-5 – The Terrible Times list
King Belshazzar was hosting a banquet using the gold and silver goblets from the temple. Amid the feasting, a hand wrote on the wall – “MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN”. Only Daniel, a prophet of God, could interpret the message. Because of his behaviour, God was bringing King Belshazzar’s reign to an end and giving His… Continue reading Dan 5v23 – The writing is on the wall
Everyone likes a hero. A person admired for their courage and outstanding achievements. It’s the genre of many popular movies. But outside of movies, we also have heroes, from sports heroes to political heroes to cultural heroes. They are people who, in our eyes, are amazing. Take a moment and think about who you consider… Continue reading Psa 16v2-3 – My Heroes
Do you ever find yourself wanting more? It’s a common feeling. We often crave more – a holiday by the beach, a house by the beach, a boat to use at that beach house. The list is endless. And as soon as we have these things….we are happy. No! Then we crave more. But these… Continue reading Pro 30v8 – Do you want more?
Who did the nation of Israel worship during their 40 years in the wilderness? You might answer Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The great “I Am” God who brought them out of Egypt. Who parted the sea. Who gave them the Ten Commandments. However, that’s not the correct answer. God says –… Continue reading Deu 4v39 – Who is your god?
It’s shocking; I just saw someone who is a slave! I thought slavery was abolished hundreds of years ago. But what’s more shocking is where I saw them. It wasn’t in some dark underground room. It was in the mirror! What burdens are you carrying? Worries about your future? Anger about what politicians are doing… Continue reading Joh 8v34 – The slave
The book of Nehemiah tells the story of the return of the Jewish people to their land to rebuild Jerusalem after being in captivity for hundreds of years. While still under the rule of a foreign king, they are allowed to rebuild the city’s walls. However, despite this wonderful opportunity, Nehemiah laments, “So now today… Continue reading Gal 5v1 – Slaves in freedom
We recently watched a documentary series on the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger. His achievements were amazing – from winning the Mr Universe bodybuilder title several times, to top movie star, to Governor of the State of California. When asked how he achieved all this success, he replied that he was always hungry, and this pushed… Continue reading Pro 1v19 – Hungry for God
Some years ago, I watched in awe and trepidation as Nik Wallenda stepped out onto a thin wire stretched across the Grand Canyon with no safety devices. Nik became the first person to complete the 457-meter walk across the Grand Canyon. With strong winds and dangerous cable vibrations, there were some heart-stopping moments, especially when… Continue reading Luk 5v16 – Dangerous Vibrations