In Genesis 26, we encounter a profound lesson about priorities. The scripture tells us: “So Isaac built an altar there and called on the name of the Lord. There he pitched his tent, and there his servants dug a well.“ (Genesis 26:25) This sequence reveals an extraordinary perspective. Isaac first built an altar and called on the Lord—establishing a place of worship. Then, he pitched his tent—setting up his temporary dwelling. Finally, his servants dug a well—addressing basic survival needs. In a land where he sought to establish himself, Isaac’s first priority wasn’t survival or shelter. It was communion with God. The contrast in Isaac’s choices speaks volumes. For God,…

Scripture: “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” (John 12:7-8) “Leave her alone,” Jesus says. And then these haunting words: “You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” Six days before Passover. Six days before Jesus would begin His journey to the cross. Mary didn’t know the full significance of what she was doing, but somehow her heart knew – this was a moment that wouldn’t come again. You see, Mary’s act wasn’t just worship…

Explore the profound contrast between Mary's extravagant worship and Judas's calculated distance, revealing how our proximity to Jesus often mirrors the condition of our hearts.

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.” (John 12:1-2) My son asked me a question recently that stopped me in my tracks. “Dad,” he said, “how can you tell if someone has been to church and someone has been with Jesus?” It’s one of those questions that seems simple until you really think about it. Of course, church can be a powerful place of encountering Christ – after all, it’s His body gathering together. But the heart…

Have you ever felt like a problem was too big to handle, so you just wanted it to go away? Perhaps it was a bill that seemed impossible to pay, a responsibility that felt too heavy to bear, or a need that appeared far beyond your resources to meet. In Matthew 14, the disciples faced exactly this kind of overwhelming situation. Picture this scene: over 5,000 men, plus women and children – likely well over 15,000 people in total – all gathered in an isolated place as the sun began to set. The crowd had been with Jesus all day, hanging on His every word, but now they were hungry.…

In 2007, a small key with a postcard sold at auction for a staggering £90,000. This wasn’t just any key – it belonged to Second Officer David Blair of the ill-fated Titanic. Reassigned at the last minute, Blair inadvertently took with him the key to the crow’s nest’s binocular locker. Without these crucial tools, the lookouts were blind to the looming danger in the dark waters ahead. A simple oversight cascaded into one of history’s greatest maritime disasters. This haunting tale of the Titanic key isn’t just a historical curiosity – it’s a stark reminder of how profoundly the presence or absence of someone can alter the course of events.…