‘“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen … I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes”’ Jeremiah 29:11-12, […]
“This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” 1 John 3:19-20 In the book “Jesus Outside the Lines,” Scott […]
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9 In the book “Participating in God,” Paul S. Fiddes tells this story: “Some years ago the Court of Appeal of British Columbia, Canada, was […]
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9 In the book “Participating in God,” Paul S. Fiddes tells this story: “Some years ago the Court of Appeal of British Columbia, Canada, was […]
‘Resentment kills a fool.’ Job 5:2 For reasons known only to God and Satan, Job lost his money, his children, and his health! If ever a man had cause to be resentful, it was him. But Eliphaz advised him, ‘Resentment kills a fool.’ In other words, ‘The only thing that […]
“And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.” 1 John 2:28 In August 2021, the Rev. Wilson Rice, Sr., age 96, of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Laurel, Mississippi passed away. His wife Eva […]
‘If it dies, it bears much fruit.’ John 12:24 God takes two days to grow a mushroom but sixty years to grow an oak tree. So, would you like to be a mushroom or an oak tree? If you have been wondering why it is taking you so long to […]
‘Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.’ Colossians 3:12 John Gray wrote the best-selling book “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus”. His underlying thesis is this: in order to get along with someone, you have to try and see life from their perspective. And that’s […]
‘We know that all things work together for good to those who love God.’ Romans 8:28 This is one of the most often quoted and comforting Scriptures in the Bible: ‘We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called […]
‘Hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.’ Ephesians 6:16 Pay attention to what Satan is shooting at you: ‘fiery arrows’! He knows that if he can light the fires of worry and anxiety within you, he can immobilise and defeat you. And notice […]
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense–Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” 1 John 2:1 History was made when Justice DY Chandrachud took over as the 50th Chief […]
“lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 Toward the end of 1941, as the second world war was raging in Europe, the Japanese ambassador was sent to Washington D.C. apparently seeking peace; however back in Japan, the emperor was […]
“They divided them impartially by drawing lots, for there were officials of the sanctuary and officials of God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar.” 1 Chronicles 24:5 George Orwell describes how his education included not just fields of study, but also biases against those of different social status: […]
“We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands.” – 1 John 2:3 In the book “Just Passion,” Dr. Mark E. Strong tells the following story: “I heard a story about a little boy who wanted to give God an offering but had nothing to […]
“One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek …” Psalm 27:4 You may have to downscale materially to upscale spiritually. If owning things, maintaining them, and worrying about losing them is robbing you of the things that matter most like peace, joy, and fulfilment, consider simplifying […]