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Matthew 15:21-28 The incident with the Canaanite woman was one of the hardest things for me to read and grasp in the Gospel accounts. Jesus‘ response to this woman was, from my perspective, completely out of character. I searched many commentaries to gain a better understanding. But the unrest in my

As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them. (Proverbs 10:26) Applying vinegar to an abscessed tooth will produce unbearable pain and smoke in the eyes results in irritation and may impair your vision. This essence of this proverb is this: Unless you don’t

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 21:2 A dire vision has been shown to me: The traitor betrays, the looter takes loot. Elam, attack! Media, lay siege! I will bring an end to all the groaning she has caused. The vision about the tremendous fall of Babylon evoked a violent agitation in the heart of Isaiah.

Scripture Reference: Psalm 31:1-5 Psalm 31 inspires us to keep trusting God when we are in distress. Difficult circumstances have a way of distracting us from the true source of our help. This prayer by David brings across the importance of taking everything to God in prayer. Prayer is an expression

Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:22-36 Few Christians can claim they never experienced doubt. Since there are so many misconceptions around doubt, the associated anxiety is often hidden in silent suffering. One of the major misconceptions of doubt is that it is the opposite of faith. It is not. Unbel

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2) Certain laws in this universe cannot be broken. For instance, if I jump off a building, I’m going down; not up. The proverb, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace…” reflects a spiritual law. As it is certain that

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 54 Isaiah 53 speaks in detail of the future suffering and death of the Servant of the Lord. The next chapter bursts through the darkness of death with the glory of the light of life: “Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy…” (Isaiah

Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:47-56 Looking at the scene of Jesus’ arrest, it quickly becomes clear that He had more to deal with than just the arrival of an armed crowd. One of His friends betrayed Him with a kiss and the other one decided He needed a violent rescue. Yet, through all this, Jesus

Scripture Reference: Psalm 30:4-5 David characteristically encourages the Lord’s children to sing to Him: Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name. The reason? His anger towards our disobedience and unbelief lasts a short while compared to the favour He shows us, which lasts for al

Scripture Reference: Matthew 13:36-43 For many Christians the answer to this question is rather obvious, but it never was for me. If one has been fed lies for years like I was, it is an exceedingly exciting time when the Truth intersects your life and enters your heart. Burdens of deception and lies