Dec2018
Celebrating life with God
So it is with faith: if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead. But someone will say, ‘One person has faith, another has actions’. My answer is, ‘Show me how anyone can have faith without actions. I will show you my faith by my actions.’ (verses 17, 18) Read James 2:14-26 You… Read more
Dec2018
We are God’s possessions
Suppose a rich man wearing a gold ring and fine clothes comes to your meeting, and a poor man in ragged clothes also comes. If you show more respect to the well-dressed man and say to him, ‘Have this best seat here’, but say to the poor man, ‘Stand over there, or sit here on… Read more
Dec2018
Borrowing God’s words
Do any of you think you are religious? If you do not control your tongue, your religion is worthless and you deceive yourself. What God the Father considers to be pure religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world. (verses… Read more
Dec2018
Birds and nests
Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him. If we are tempted by such trials, we must not say, ‘This temptation comes from God’. For God cannot be tempted… Read more
Dec2018
A boost for the faithful
So, in all our trouble and suffering we have been encouraged about you, friends. It was your faith that encouraged us, because now we really live if you stand firm in your life in union with the Lord. Now we can give thanks to our God for you. We thank him for the joy we… Read more
Dec2018
What I really count on
Remember, 0 LORD, your kindness and constant love which you have shown from long ago. Forgive the sins and errors of my youth. In your constant love and goodness, remember me, LORD! (verses 6,7) Read Psalm 25:1-10 I can count on God’s protection. Even though I am surrounded by danger and hostility, I know that… Read more
Nov2018
Sinners into saints
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. (verse 13) Read Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14 Robin Mark is one of my favourite Christian singer/song writers. He composed a song call ‘When it’s all been said and done.’ The first… Read more
Nov2018
Forever and ever and ever
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. (verse 10) Read Ecclesiastes 8:14-9:10 Many high school children are asked what they want to do with their lives. Especially as they… Read more
Nov2018
What time is it?
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to… (verses 1,2) Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 As children, we used to play a game called ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf.’ Maybe you played it as well. Mr Wolf would respond with 3 o’clock or whatever time he/she chose…. Read more
Nov2018
Are you truly satisfied?
I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good:’ But that also proved to be meaningless. “Laughter;’ I said, “is madness. And what does pleasure accomplish? (verses 1,2) Read Ecclesiastes 2:1-16 Today our western culture is obsessed with obtaining pleasure in any and every way. Life-style… Read more
