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Starfish Bible: Acts 8:1-8 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went (V.4). Did you know that if one of the arms of a starfish is cut off, a new one will grow in its place? In fact, if a starfish is cut up, any piece that still has a part ofContinueContinue reading “Starfish”

Making my Blue Eyes Brown Bible: Matthew 16: 24-28 Whoever loses their life for me will find it (V.25). As a young girl, Amy Carmichael (1867–1951) wished she had blue eyes instead of brown. She even prayed that God would change her eye colour and was disappointed when it didn’t happen. When she was twenty,ContinueContinue reading “Making my Blue Eyes Brown”

Starting Small Bible: Zechariah 4:1-14 Who dares despise the day of small things? (V.10). When Zerubbabel was told to rebuild God’s ruined temple, one of the first things he did, with the help of God’s people, was lay a foundation. Then they began building on that foundation, stone by stone. Many of the people laughedContinueContinue reading “Starting Small”

Going to the Extreme Bible: Luke 10:30-37 Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise” (V.37). The road that runs between Jerusalem and Jericho is a narrow path that rises really high above the canyon far below. Steep cliffs form the other side of the canyon. This regular route between two important cities is the settingContinueContinue reading “Going to the Extreme”