Monthly Archives: May 2026

05/30/26 A few years ago, I was on Pakistan Airlines on my way to Lahore. Just as the plane was about to take off, a voice over the loudspeakers asked us to bow our heads for prayer. The speaker started … Continue reading →

05/29/26 Ecclesiastes 1:12-13 Solomon “Teacher” had just informed the residents of Jerusalem that if people don’t remember what happened long ago, in the future, they will not remember what is happening now. And later, others will not remember what those … Continue reading →

05/28/26 Philippians 1:8 The apostle Paul has just shared how natural it is that he feels as he does about them, for they hold a very special place in his heart. After all, Paul says, we have shared together the … Continue reading →

05/27/26 Psalm 10:1-2 “Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble?The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.” These verses capture … Continue reading →

05/26/26 John 1:12-13 John has just testified that Jesus came to the world that was His own, and His own people did not accept Him. But, says John, “As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to … Continue reading →

05/25/26 Ruth 1:10-11 We have read that after they had begun their journey to Bethlehem, Naomi stopped at the border of Moab and Israel and told them, ” Why don’t you return to your parents’ homes instead of coming with … Continue reading →

05/23/26 A few months ago, I read a post on Facebook that said, “If you are not going to church, you are not a Christian.” So, I replied and asked the individual if he included people living in nursing homes, … Continue reading →

05/22/26 Jeremiah 1:10 The prophet had just told us that God touched his mouth and said, “See, I have put My words in your mouth!” Then the LORD tells him why. “See, I have this day set you over the … Continue reading →

05/21/26 Ephesians 1:10 The Apostle Paul had just told the Ephesians that God told us His secret reason for sending the Christ, a plan He decided on in mercy long ago. Now he broadens this secret: “That in the dispensation … Continue reading →

05/20/26  In Psalm 9:15-16, David had just prayed for the LORD to have mercy on him, seeing how he suffered at the hands of those who hated him. He wanted the LORD to snatch him back from the jaws of death … Continue reading →