We’ve just enjoyed a month of meditations in Proverbs. A year of new opportunities lies before you. Lots of decisions to make in your home life, your finances, your health, at work or in your studies. So, how will you be starting each new day? Reading God’s word and in prayer, or has life already… Continue reading Pro 1v23 – Who will you listen to?
I stand atop Mount Year, looking back upon the path I have walked. I see the dark valleys and challenging climbs, but I also see the sunny fields and the flowers along the way. I remember some who walked alongside me on this path who are no longer here. I remember the joys and the… Continue reading Isa 45v2 – The End
Monday morning. I glance at my diary for the day. It’s packed full. I look at the time. It’s 5:27 pm. Where did the day go? Hopefully, tomorrow I will have more time. Monday morning. A week has passed. I glance at my diary for the day. It’s packed full. We are all familiar with… Continue reading Job 37v14 – Stop!
You’ve been looking forward to this holiday—a week at the mountain beside an alpine lake with mirror-like reflections of the mountains and sky. You arrive, and your expectations are shattered. The lake is brown and muddy, and there are no reflections. A landslide has muddied the usually clear water. This is an insight into how… Continue reading 2Co 3v18 – The reflection
Do you know that you are a dearly loved child of God? This is not a temporary relationship; it is forever. We are told to “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love” (Ephesians 5:1). In a world filled with hatred, jealousy, greed, and anger, God asks His… Continue reading Eph 5v1 – Way of Love
He had heard about an incredible treasure in an ancient castle. Arriving, he sees a line of people waiting to enter. A sign warns, “Danger. Entry could be fatal”. Yet still, one by one, people enter. Exiting from another door, a man falls to the ground. Another person appears shrouded in a deathly pallor. As… Continue reading Heb 4v12 – The mirror
“Right, let me set the camera to 0.5 wide-angle so I can get everyone in. OK, smile”. It’s then that the laughter explodes when we see the photo. The wide-angle view has caused those seated nearer the front to instantly double in girth, with hilarious effect. It reminded me of the mirrors you sometimes find… Continue reading Jam 1:23-24 – Distorted mirror
Having my mouth wide open while the dentist has three hands and multiple sharp objects in my mouth is not my favorite experience. The worst part is when he touches a sore spot causing a jolt of pain while asking, “Is this the spot?” – as though my convulsing body isn’t answer enough. Yet, painful… Continue reading Psa 139:24 – Pointing out problem
How amazing would it be to get a glimpse into people’s heart? To be able to see what they really feel and think. Or maybe the more important question is – How can we get a real look into our own heart to see what we are really like? We can. “As water reflects the… Continue reading Pro 27:19 – Heart reflection