“It’s still dark,” my wife said, looking outside. The idea was to go for a long run before it got hot. However, I had misjudged sunrise, and so we found ourselves running in the dark. Once the village’s street lights ended, we were in complete darkness. All we had was the cellphone torch. It provided… Continue reading Running in the dark
I have an exciting verse to share with you today from Proverbs 20:27: “The spirit of man is the lamp of God, searching all his innermost parts.” Some versions refer to “the breath of man.” This implies every breath you take is God’s light in your conscience, your moral compass. You can choose to brighten… Continue reading Pro 20v27 – Breathing God
Have you ever met someone who seemed to shine with happiness but later found out that deep down, they aren’t happy at all? We often see this with celebrities. This is because the source of their joy is artificial and temporary. Proverbs likens this to a lamp, which in Bible time would have been a… Continue reading Pro 13v9 – The light or the lamp?
Listening to a podcast on our recent road trip, I learnt about the psychological effects of constantly thinking of oneself. The key lesson was that from a psychological perspective, there is no difference between thinking about yourself and being miserable. This reminded me of a video I saw on social media where the speaker made… Continue reading Mat 5v14 – Turn your light on
It’s crazy how you can easily walk around your home in the light, but everything changes if it’s dark. While you have a general idea of direction, unexpected items easily trip us. It’s even worse if you walk in the dark in an unfamiliar space. You quickly become disoriented and easily bump into things. The… Continue reading Eph 1v18 – Turn the light on
Walking along the seawall, I see a massive log trapped between the tide and the shore. This huge log could be used to hold up a house or a bridge. Yet, it seems like the tide and the waves are determined to destroy it. Despite its size, eventually, it will break apart and disappear into… Continue reading 2Co 4v7 – The Trapped Log
“Should I start writing Gospel Bites?” was the question I wrestled with. “Where will I get the inspiration? I don’t travel enough to write adventure lessons, and I haven’t studied the Bible enough to share Biblical themes.” I limited myself based on my perceptions. A few months and several Gospel Bites later, and my perspective… Continue reading Mat 5v14-16 – The Christ lens
Isn’t it fascinating how flying brings a unique perspective? No matter the weather below, it’s always sunny above the clouds. It is like the saying, “There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.” Life isn’t always a ‘sunny ride’ and doesn’t always go according to our plan. However, it’s important to remember that… Continue reading Joh 8v12 – The light
We are standing looking at a waterfall plummeting into a deep dark pool. The timing is such that the sun is just dipping behind the mountain behind the waterfall, causing the bright light to shine directly into our eyes. While we have been to this waterfall many times before, today we notice something else –… Continue reading Eph 1v18 – Light in my eyes
“Diamonds are forever.” This clever marketing phrase encourages millions to buy this precious gem as an eternal symbol of love. The allure of forever and its rainbow sparkle are enough to create the desire. However, it’s only recently that scientists have been able to really look closely at gems. By shining a special pure light… Continue reading 2Co 4v6 – Rainbow gems