Category Archives: Devotionals

When sharks won’t bite Bible: Proverbs 27:1-10 Reading One who is full loathes honey from the comb (V.7). I was nervous. During a family holiday, we visited an aquarium where people were allowed to pet small sharks kept in a special tank. When I asked the staff if the creatures ever snapped at fingers inContinueContinue reading “When sharks won’t bite”

BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN Bible: Isaiah 42:1-4 Reading A bruised reed he will not break, and a smouldering wick he will notsnuff out (V.3). Fran’s dad left when she was only eight and her mother committed suicide when she was fourteen. In her pain, Fran often fought with her foster parents, but they never gaveContinueContinue reading “BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN”

Getting to know God Bible: Joshua 1 : 1 – 9 Reading As I was with Moses, so I will be with you (V.5). Gwen, a secondary school student working on her GCSE revision, woke upone morning with the thought, I don’t have time to read my Bible. I haveto study, or I’m going toContinueContinue reading “Getting to know God”

How to be happy? Bible: Psalm 146 Reading God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (V.1).Whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he (PROVERBS 16:20 NKJV). Everyone wants to be happy. But not many end up finding real happiness—and definitely not a happiness that lasts. The reason is simple: mostpeople areContinueContinue reading “How to be happy?”