“Study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.” John 5: 39Unbeknownst to us, we were blindsided by unexpected harsh weather conditions last Tuesday while on our way to Dubai. Our plane encountered heavy rain and fierce winds, making it impossible to land. The passengers on board were nervous and anxious as...

“If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been live a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18How often have you put money in a safe place and forgotten about it? How many times do we have things of value and don’t even realize it? I was given a necklace and earrings set several months ago. The set is beautiful. I thought it was costume jewelry. H...

As a result of my near-death experience last month, when my heart rate dropped to around 20, a pacemaker had to be implanted in my chest to regulate my heart rate and ensure that it remains around the normal 60 beats per minute (bpm).However, at least for the first six weeks, this life saving intervention came with many restrictions: not lifting my left arm above my head, or crossing it behind my ...

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11I usually take the same route to work daily—Route 280 West to Exit 10 and then Northfield Avenue. Anyone familiar with Northfield Avenue in West Orange will know that every block has a traffic light as you approach the Turtle Back Zoo area.One mo...

When I see someone with an interesting scar, I’m always curious to know its story. Although it’d be impolite to ask, I always hope it will come up in conversation. What event led to the stitches on the knee, what adventure resulted in the scar on the forehead, and what caused the mark on the arm? Something about scars makes us want to hear the story behind them. Sometimes, it’s a story of overcomi...

“That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 (NIV)We are in Holy Week. Christians around the world will be celebrating Holy Week. This is a time of remembrance of how Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples. He knew His time on earth was coming to an end, so H...

Christians all over the world observe Lent to remember the events that led up to Easter Sunday, particularly Holy Week. As I prepare for and reflect on this time, I am reminded of a story representing humanity's response to God's saving grace.Jay E. Adams writes that he has a hummingbird feeder in his backyard that he keeps filled with sugar water. The feeder has four openings from which birds may...

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him” (Luke 15:20 NIV).Continuing the theme of CG discussed this past Sunday’s sermon about the adulterer woman who received forgiveness and grace from Jesus, another story that comes to mind is one of the most memorable and heart-touching stori...

Emergency buttons can be found almost everywhere, such as hospitals, homes, office buildings, cars, trains, banks, machinery, cellphones, etc., so in the event you get into a crisis, you can push the emergency button and help will arrive. Knowing that an emergency button is available gives us an added sense of security. Therefore why, when we, as Christians, get into a crisis, we begin to panic an...

As we journey through life, we are often challenged to reflect on the nature of our spirituality and where we invest our life energy. Recently, I came across a powerful message that resonated deeply with me, and I feel compelled to share it with all of you.The message revolves around the idea that each one of us has a spirituality, whether we acknowledge it or not. It suggests that our spiritualit...