An alabaster jar (or box / flask) is a vessel made from alabaster stone (Blue Letter Bible, 2025). It was used to store expensive ointments and perfumes, and it held great value. For the contents to be poured out, the neck of the alabaster jar had to be broken (Blue Letter Bible, 2025). There were [...]
Samuel, a prophet and priest in Israel, grew old, and the elders of Israel petitioned for a king (1 Samuel 8:1) . They wanted an earthly king, like “other nations” and no longer wanted God to reign over them (1 Samuel 8:4). Samuel warned them of the consequences. A king will take advantage of their [...]
If you’re not familiar with the story of Joseph, this is the background. Jacob had two wives, Leah and Rachel; however, he loved Rachel more. She was the woman he originally wanted to marry before being deceived into marrying the older sister by his father in-law (Genesis 29:14-30). And she didn’t have children until later [...]
The story of Moses is interesting. He was born during a time when an order was given for every male child to be killed. This was all part of Pharaoh’s plan to control the Israelites due to fear that they would betray Egypt by joining forces with their enemies and wage war on the land [...]
Hey everyone, I don't normally share videos on this blog, but I felt led by the Lord to post it on this blog. This video was recorded last month on Facebook live. I pray that this video encourages you and reminds you to look to Jesus as you run this race. God bless,Susan. https://videopress.com/v/Y843C5wK?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
People-pleasing can lead to disobedience because, in our desire to please people, we can displease God especially when we refuse to obey Him or do what He has asked us to do, because, we’re afraid of what others will think.
Last Thursday I attended my last young adult life group for the year at Church. My young adult pastor asked the question “What are the ways to stay positioned in God during the Christmas season and month of December” I mentioned being grateful because sometimes, we can get caught up in what we’re asking from [...]
I was reading Acts 9:1-22 about Saul who is now Paul in the bible. This passage of scripture was preached about in last Sunday’s evening service. I decided to read about this myself early this week and God spoke to me through this story. It’s about the encounter of Christ and how he was blinded and [...]
Continuing on from the last post about the grace of God. Romans 6:1-2 says “What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?”. Imagine being imprisoned by sin, being held in captivity [...]
I want to share what I learnt from studying Luke 4:1-13 in my quiet time. “Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the spirit in the wilderness” Luke 4:1 This is significant because the Holy Spirit was the one that led Jesus into the wilderness, away from people [...]
Yesterday afternoon, my mum, siblings and I were reading Ezekiel chapter 37. Some might be familiar with this scripture but it's the story of Ezekiel prophesying over these dry bones. Ezekiel is a prophet and in a vision, he sees the hand of God and God leads him to a valley. In the valley laid dry [...]
I have heard people say that the cross of Jesus Christ is the greatest love story ever told. I finally understand why. It’s because of the ultimate sacrifice that God was willing to pay for us. It’s so easy to sacrifice something if the person is going to appreciate it. But it’s a lot harder [...]
I've never been a great swimmer. In fact, I was always last for every single race. If I was lucky, I was second last. Even at camp when there was a waterpark, I freaked out. But what I always forgot was that there was a lifeguard that would watch at ALL times. I can't drown [...]
I'm in love with "In Over My Head" by Jenn Johnson, from the album 'We Will Not Be Shaken'. She's a member of Bethel Music. This is one of my favorite lines: Further and further, my heart moves away from the shore How often have we remained stand still because we're afraid of the unknown. [...]
When you hear the word forgiven? What does that mean to you? The word forgiveness is denotative, it literally means what it means. To forgive means according to the dictionary - to grant pardon for your actions, to no longer hold resentment towards that person. But most of all, to no longer have an account [...]
It's interesting how throughout Jesus' crucifixion when he was mocked, spat on, beaten, bruised, hurt, bleeding, in pain, wrongly accused, degraded and treated unjustly — he never spoke a word. I know without a doubt, I would have said something. But he didn't! And it was not because he was the Son Of God. I [...]
At Your word, I will... 