Is winning important? I suppose it is hard to say 100% that it is all about the participation, and not the results. And it’s not just in a sports competition, it can be academic achievements, financial net worth and whether you have what the world thinks a winner looks like. What Numbers 27 Taught Me …
3 Things in Life More Important than Winning – Numbers 27 Bible Devotional Read More »
Talk about an eye-catching headline? Numbers 13:33 really got my attention! We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.” Numbers 13:33 (NIV) Why the Bible is a living Word Before I get into the grasshopper …
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Do you find it difficult to rest? I do. Even during the past year of unpaid leave (here’s why I took a year off from end 2020). Maybe it’s because I feel like I have to be productive, or it’s simply my nature to do stuff that matters. Do you identify with these? You turn …
5 Ways to Rest even when You Feel like You Can’t – Numbers 6 Bible Devotional Read More »
Some days trying to accomplish something felt like a struggle. For me, I’m trying to create this website while helping kiddo with her studies (about me). Sounds simple enough eh? After all, no one is going to hold me accountable if it doesn’t work out. But because of how seriously I take both (this website …
In the Flow with God’s Timing – Genesis 8 Bible Devotional Read More »
It is so easy to fall back into old habits, negative thought patterns, self-doubt and accept that good things don’t happen for us. On days likes these, it almost felt like there is an invisible chain that binds us. Where is the freedom, the joy, the forward movement that we should be experiencing in life? …
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We follow rules and regulations and we may not like or agree with all the rules. Whatever the rules are, there will be an effect which benefits some people at the cost of others. In Leviticus 19, God commanded a rule that took care of the poor that came at a very reasonable cost to …
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Sacred is defined as entitled to reverence and respect, synonymous with holy; sacred can also mean highly valued and important1. Let’s pause and consider what is sacred. I looked up some answers on Quora and quite a few common themes are: Life Personal freedom Human rights Faith God Family Friendships When something is sacred to …
What is Sacred in Our Lives – Leviticus 10 Bible Devotional Read More »
Not too long ago, it was the birthday of a dear friend who I had known for 30 years. While I never failed to wish her happy birthday and had always enjoyed the catching up during this day, I could never shake off the feeling that I had disappointed her 20 years ago. It was …
You can Forgive Yourself – Leviticus 4,5 Bible Devotional Read More »
Have you felt envious of all the talented creatives who are doing so well out there? I wonder whether any of the Israelites felt that way about Bezalel and Oholiab. I certainly did feel envious every time I read Exodus 31. Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of …
Shortsightedness of Envy – Exodus 36 bible devotional Read More »
As I read about the golden calf that the Israelites made to worship (Exodus 32), the word ‘sneaky’ came to mind. Golden calf is defined in the Collins dictionary1 as the pursuit or idolization of material wealth The golden calf in Exodus 32 is associated with idolatry worship and turning aside from God – God …
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