Vitamins
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A16 – Children are Arrows – Psalm 127
Perhaps you are a parent, a Sunday school teacher, a youth worker or church leader. I would like to encourage you to see the children under your care ... -
V15 – Tragedies – Luke 13:1-5
A one page thought. We live in a world where handicapped children are born, mudslides and floods destroy homes, violence, disease and ‘silly’ accidents take away our loved ... -
V14 – Growing Through Criticism
A one page thought. Most Christians I know serve the Lord and others with genuine and sincere hearts. We give our best. Perhaps that is why some types ... -
V13 – Constrained? – 2 Corinthians 5:14
A one page thought. The Greek word here translated ‘constrained’ or ‘controlled’ or ‘compelled’ is used 12 times in the NT. Comparing these references will help us understand ... -
V12 – Jonah’s Prayer
A one page thought. Inside the warm, slippery, dark digestive system of that great fish, Jonah begins to call on God. He has lost control of his life. ... -
v11 – Gratitude
A one page thought. Choosing to live with a grateful mind-set is very healthy. Gratitude is the best antidote to depression. Gratitude is the best antidote for bitterness ... -
v10 – Plans and Setbacks
A one page thought. 5 minutes ago I should have started on a flight from Amsterdam to Bogota, Colombia – but the journey had to be cancelled. I ... -
v9 – The Lord of Transitions – Deut. 31:14-23
A one page thought. Being faithful to the Lord will sooner or later involve change. I find it encouraging to remember that God, the owner of the work, ... -
v8 – You and God’s Rewards
A one page thought. Perhaps some of us see a reward as a kind of bribe, a selfish motivation which risks devaluing a noble cause. Our ideal is ... -
v7 – The Tale of Three Widows
We join these three widows somewhere near the Dead Sea, on the 80 mile road that leads from Moab to Bethlehem. They are discussing options for their future… ...