God All-Powerful has done great things for me, and his name is holy. (Luke 1:49 CEV) Many people in the Bible praised God for the great things that He had done for them, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of them. After being told that she would be the mother of the Saviour,Continue reading "Praise Him"
Staying Close to Jesus
After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first, because they assumed he was among the other travelers. But when he didn’t show up that evening, they started looking for him among their relatives and friends. When they couldn’t find him,Continue reading "Staying Close to Jesus"
Take Time to Ponder
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19 NIV) A while ago, I found myself pondering about something that someone once said to me. Even though it sounded like a joke at first, I began to wonder about whether God was trying to tell me something. Only timeContinue reading "Take Time to Ponder"
Nothing Will Do
So Abraham said, “If they won’t pay attention to Moses and the prophets, they won’t listen even to someone who comes back from the dead.” (Luke 16:31 CEV) I once thought that knowledgeable preachers were capable of convincing many people to follow Christ, but as they themselves testify, that isn’t always the case. In LukeContinue reading "Nothing Will Do"
Responding to Calamities
When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!” In spite of everything,Continue reading "Responding to Calamities"
Good Job!
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. (Ecclesiastes 9:10 NIV) I believe that the reason many people are not satisfied with their job and therefore can't give it their best is because that's not the job they were meant to do. I worked with students whose aim was to findContinue reading "Good Job!"
Help Wanted
We were meant to enjoy our work, and that’s the best thing we can do. (Ecclesiastes 3:22 CEV) I believe that working for a living is God’s will for us. Since the beginning, God appointed man to work. Genesis 2:15 tells us that God put Adam to work in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, too,Continue reading "Help Wanted"
Don’t Waste It
"Don't waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don't throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you." (Matthew 7:6 NLT) In today's passage, Jesus compared the value of God's Word to pearls, and sinful people who are unable to appreciate its value to pigs, the uncleanContinue reading "Don’t Waste It"
Come!
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, andContinue reading "Come!"
Great Influence, Great Responsibility
Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. (James 3:1 NIV) While in the faculty of education, I was taught that I’d take my profession with me wherever I went. In other words, even when I wasn’t teaching, I was stillContinue reading "Great Influence, Great Responsibility"
Rising with the Son 