Tag archive: actions
A Thousand Words and Still No Picture
Although they did their best, the boat looked nothing like the original picture Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 Reference: v.3 A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words mark the speech of a fool. (TNIV Bible) Explore: The other day I was explaining to a group of teenagers the importance of sharing your faith through actions rather…
Looks Can Be Deceiving
The doctor did a double take and exclaimed, “Mother?! You look more like sisters!” Judges 8:1-35 Reference: v.6 But the officials of Sukkoth said, “Do you already have the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna in your possession? Why should we give bread to your troops?” (TNIV Bible) Explore: My foster daughter is eighteen years old…
Altruistic Behaviour
Many people do good things for others, but often they expect something in return. Esther 6:1-14 Reference: v.3 The king asked, “What great honor was given to Mordecai for this?” “Nothing,” replied the king’s servants who were in attendance. “Nothing has been done for him.” (The Message Bible) Explore: I can remember that when I…