20/20 vision is the rating for good eyesight. And so it would be silly to call someone 20/20 blind. Yet this was demonstrated recently to me. At our Bible class, a Whodunnit video was shown. It’s a short clip where the detective reveals who the murderer was. However, what the viewer doesn’t realise is that… Continue reading 20/20 Blind
Did you know that you can watch scripture? Of course, engaging with the Bible through reading is still the best way to learn about God’s teachings, but it need not be the only way. There’s a reason why some of the best-selling books have been adapted into movies: it gives us a different lens through… Continue reading Watching Scripture
“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 recently had the opportunity to run a marathon, and as always, as I trudge wearily along the roads, I am in awe of those who I see ahead of me. It’s not just that they are ahead of me, but the fact that I would never have picked them as a marathon runner. Some… Continue reading 1Ti4v8 – How fit do they look?
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
Howzit. G’Day. Hello. Bonjour. All languages and cultures have words for greeting. In Zulu the word is Sawubona. Unlike many other greetings that simply mean “hello”, this Zulu word means “I see you”. It conveys acknowledging the other person with respect and giving them your full attention. It’s a way of recognising the person’s presence… Continue reading Gen 16v13 – I see you
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8). What an amazing blessing from Jesus. But our hearts are not pure; as we read in Romans 3:10, “There is none righteous, no, not one.” So how is this possible? David gives the answer; “Create in me a pure heart, O God,… Continue reading Mat 5v8 – You can see God
Flying has become a part of many people’s lives today. But as more people fly so, more cost-cutting measures are put in place. So now, with our limited budget, I am not surprised when I settle down in what is appropriately called “cattle class”. It’s a modern miracle how they can squish so many people… Continue reading Eph 2v6 – Ticket for God’s Airline
“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
For my son to participate in the university’s program, we must crawl through a narrow space. “This is crazy”, I think as we slither on our bellies. I awake. It’s a silly dream. Dream worlds are informed by our waking world, but why do we have to obey our waking world’s rules? I could have… Continue reading Eph 5v14 – Dream World