Month: March 2024

Born Again to a Living Hope Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven… Continue reading Hallelujah!

The Wisdom of God For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing andspiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God. For it is written and forever remains written, “I will destroy the wisdom… Continue reading Deeper Revelations

Photo taken at Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre, Hong Kong While being reviled and insulted, He did not revile or insult in return; while suffering, He made no threats [of vengeance], but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges fairly. He personally carried our sins in His body on the [a]cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of… Continue reading Private & Public Pain

Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor]. 1 Peter 4:10 AMP REFLECTION  It… Continue reading Seek to Serve

Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak]. Ephesians 4:29 AMP REFLECTION  I’m all for light-hearted banter, but if something is… Continue reading Winsome Words

Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people). Ephesians 6:18 AMPC REFLECTION  This morning I got up at around 6am to spend quality… Continue reading Prayerful Awareness

”He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].“ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭147‬:‭3‬ ‭AMP‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1588/psa.147.3.AMP REFLECTION  A few days ago, I wrote about my discovery of (intense) irritation, instead of compassion, in my heart … towards a particularly wayward young student. I praise God, that despite how I was feeling,… Continue reading Timed Triggers

“Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.“ ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭30‬ ‭AMP‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1588/pro.31.30.AMP REFLECTION  I recently reminded one of my pre-teen students (who was/is clearly besotted with external beauty) that a beautiful heart… Continue reading Blessed Beauty

You have not yet struggled and fought agonizingly against sin, nor have you yet resisted and withstood to the point of pouring out your [own] blood. And have you [completely] forgotten the divine word of appeal and encouragement in which you are reasoned with and addressed as sons? My son, do not think lightly or scorn to submit to the correction and discipline of the Lord, nor lose… Continue reading Enduring Correction

“When I was a child, I spoke about childish matters, for I saw things like a child and reasoned like a child. But the day came when I matured, and I set aside my childish ways. For now we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries as though reflected in a mirror, but… Continue reading Move Forward in Faith…