My father-in-law always showed amazing acts of kindness – children, pets, and strangers all benefited from his kind heart. However, to show acts of kindness, it’s important to be prepared. So he always remembered to have sweets in his pocket to share with the kids at church, treats for the dogs, or food in his… Continue reading Eph 4v32 – Showing Kindness
“What do you need? Anything, just let me know.” These are such comforting words to hear from a friend. But, sometimes, what we need is beyond what our friends can offer. However, what if the offer is made by someone who can meet all your needs? “My God will meet all your needs according to… Continue reading Phi 4v19 – What do you need?
We love walking – walking in the mountains, walking in nature, walking in scenic villages, walking in any interesting place. But, while these may all be beautiful places to walk in, there is one place where we must all walk in – “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As… Continue reading 2Jo1v6 – Walking in love
What is your favourite smell? The smell of baked bread? The aroma of food cooking on a barbecue? The smell of a wood fire burning on a cold winter’s night? The scent of a sea breeze? There is nothing more powerful and stirring than a beautiful smell. However, the more important question is not “What… Continue reading 2Co 2v15 – Favourite smell
There is a song I used to enjoy singing with the children at Sunday School. “O Be careful little tongue what you say. O be careful little tongue what you say. For the Father up above Is looking down in love. So, be careful little tongue, what you say.” But how much more appropriate is… Continue reading Eph 4v32 – Be careful little tongue
Campfire. It’s a word that, for most, will ignite a range of pleasant memories. Stories. Laughter. Friends. Peace. Warmth. Safety. Watching the logs crackle as the orange light dances across the faces of those around the fire brings pure joy. However, sometimes one of the logs starts to smoke, which can ruin the experience. There’s… Continue reading Mat 12v20 – Smoking log
I recently had the pleasure of attending a graduation. The students all came from difficult personal and financial circumstances, so it was a cause for great celebration. Each student was introduced with a beautiful summary of their year before they came on stage. When it came to Sindi’s turn, her lecturer sang her praises. Most… Continue reading Jam 1v25 – Living Values
It’s one of the most classic Bible stories known by believers and non-believers alike. It’s the story of Jonah and the whale. Yet, while some may laugh and others marvel, God uses this divine story to share a life-changing message. We may start the story as observers, but we end it rooting for Jonah and… Continue reading Jon 4v11 – The Unlikely Hero
According to one website, it heals wounds, boosts energy, lowers blood pressure, improves immunity, and much more. Honey, it’s the miracle food. Did you know you can make your own honey – honey that has all these same incredible benefits and more? Solomon said that “Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul… Continue reading Pro 16v24 – Miracle food
A wealthy friend builds a home for a married couple you both know who have nothing. He furnishes it and stocks it with everything they need. You go to visit them only to find it trashed – the house filthy and the garden destroyed. At your own cost, you clean and restore the home and… Continue reading Pro 17v9 – Undeserved!