“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV). The story of Jonah, a prophet who was called by God for a certain purpose, yet he
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends” – John 15:13 (NIV). When it was released, the movie, Passion, directed by Hollywood legend, Mel Gibson, generated heated controversy. Some critics particularly accused it of excessive violence. The movie has certain bloody scenes
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong” – 1 Cor 16:13 (NIV). Many people around the world with valuables feel a need to take on a guard. A typical job description of a guard normally includes an expectation of someone who will be on
“He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed
“O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!”– Romans 7: 24-5 (NIV). I grew up in a home with a pendulum clock stationed in the living room. Invented in 1625 by a Dutch scientist called Christian
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven..” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV). There was once a child who was given a prized ball at Christmas. He loved his ball dearly that all he did was to hide it in a safe
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” – 1Timothy 4:12 (NIV). Setting a good example is a theme that runs throughout the Bible. When Moses was handing over
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you” – John 14:18 (NIV). It is quite normal in many households when the head is about to depart on a certain long journey to leave behind specific instructions. Among these could be bills to clear in his absence
“What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” – Mathew 16:26 (NIV). Judas Iscariot was one of the 12 disciples whom Jesus started out his ministry (Mark 3:19) but later betrayed him.
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin..” – Zechariah 4:10 (NIV). The Chinese have a famous saying, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a step at a time”! When you look at it for anything of worth to mention there was that
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