Do you ever read some of the stories in the Old Testament and think the ancient anecdotes are outdated in our modern world?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
Matthew Perry, the Friends sitcom star, died from a drug overdose after years of struggling with depression and substance abuse. For those looking from the outside, all they saw was a fantastic actor who enjoyed success and fame. Why did it end so tragically? In an interview, he shared a prayer he once prayed –… Continue reading Psa 32v8 – A dangerous prayer
“Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” (Proverbs 26:12). This verse speaks to a core truth: in its quest for wisdom, the world often overlooks God. The paradox in God’s wisdom lies in its simplicity and humility, not depending on… Continue reading Pro 26v12 – Boasting!
Have you ever played chess or a board game like Risk where you need to try and outstrategize your friend and win? Competition is tough, pride is on the line, and winning is the goal. But what if I told you a secret to winning every time? Just like we strategize in games, life has… Continue reading Pro 21v31 – Choose your side
Proverbs 15:19 states, “The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway.” This highlights an important concept: work was actually God’s idea. Notable figures like Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Lydia and even Jesus had jobs. All work requires mental and physical effort, which is… Continue reading Pro 15v19 – The lazy man
“Riches, honour, and long life” (Proverbs 22:4). Security and protection from harm. (Proverbs 19:23.) Escape from the “snares of death” (Proverbs 14:27). True wisdom. (Psalm 111:10). This is the incredible life our Heavenly Father promises us. But there is one thing he requires first to experience these blessings. If you look up the verses above,… Continue reading Psa 31v19 – Awesome Fear
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day. It’s more than a call to action; it’s a reminder not to let our days slip by unfulfilled. In the rhythm of daily life, it’s easy to fall into a routine, repeating the same actions, rarely venturing beyond our comfort zones. This is particularly true in our spiritual lives,… Continue reading Ecc 11v4 – Carpe Diem
We need to get a replacement car for our car that drowned in a recent flood. The process of finding a car is so difficult. There are so many options from makes of cars to models to years, and all this within a limited budget – not to mention all the scammers. It seems that… Continue reading Deu 30v19 – Decisions and tradeoffs
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” (Albert Einstein). That’s great advice from our modern world’s cleverest person. And most of us would agree wholeheartedly and laugh at others who are “insane”. However, before we think this is something only others do, let’s read a quote from another even… Continue reading Ecc 6v9 – Definition of insanity
What a feeling, seeing my wife’s name selected from thousands of entries in a lucky draw. And then the joy of receiving the prizes – a free meal and bottles of wine. What a feeling. But there was more – a free night’s accommodation. And then there was more. Watching our sports team beat their… Continue reading 1Co 15v57 – Winning