• Christian Devotion

    The Basket of Faith

    In the midst of dire circumstances, Jochebed’s faith shone through her actions. With meticulous care, she crafted a papyrus basket, coating it with tar and pitch to create a waterproof haven for her infant son Moses (Exodus 2:3). This seemingly simple act speaks volumes about her trust in God’s provision and protection. The Hebrew word used for the basket in which Moses was placed is “tebah” (תֵּבָה), the same word used to describe Noah’s ark in the book of Genesis. This connection suggests that just as Noah’s ark was a means of salvation for him and his family during the flood, Moses’ basket served as a means of protection and…

  • Christian Devotion

    The Good Friday Moment: When Faith Meets Grace

    In the quiet hours of Good Friday, amidst the shadow of the cross, a profound exchange occurs—one that speaks to the heart of the gospel of Christ. It is a simple moment: a criminal, with a life of wrongdoing, reaches out in faith. “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,” he pleads. There are no elaborate creeds spoken, no deeds to present; there is only the naked, vulnerable plea of a heart seeking grace. Jesus responds quickly, showing the deep grace of God. “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” As Jesus says in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that…