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Free Gift

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In some museums I've worked at, there are trails that kids can follow and collect a prize once they have finished. If kids are not able to complete the trail and I'm at the information desk, I give them whatever the prize is anyway whether it's a sticker, badge or stamp.   I have noticed a lot of kids don't like receiving the "prize" if they have not done or completed the trail. I believe that's because humans have been programmed to earn or be deserving of their good.  When your good is given to you for free, you don't find it of value. Is it any wonder why a lot of people reject God? Why would they want His free gift of salvation when they haven't earned it or don't feel they deserve it? When I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour and became a born-again Christian, I received His free gift of salvation by grace through faith. (Ephesians 2: 8-9) This means, I didn't have to earn or deserve my salvation and all the free benefits that come ...

God's Goodness at Work

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While I was on the bus, I realised I had forgotten to wear my smart black jacket over my black top. I also realised I had left my black scarf at home.  How could I forget both of them!  Nevermind! I'm sure the duty manager won't mind. When I arrived at work, I asked the duty manager if I could borrow one of their scarves. He said he would get the supervisor to look for one. The supervisor told me she couldn't find a spare. I asked her if I could borrow a spare jacket.  She asked me to accompany her to her office. She opened a drawer full of new scarves and jackets and said I could borrow one of each. When I returned them at the end of my shift, she told me to keep them as I work at the museum regularly.  I was really grateful. Hours later at a bus stop on my way home, I noticed this woman eating a chocolate ice lolly. "Ooh, Walls Feast! I haven't had that in a while," I said to her. She smiled at me and continued staring at the bus timetable. I was going to as...

Complete in Christ

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I believe when our loved ones, who were believers in Christ, pass away they revert to a younger version of themselves and they are perfect  and whole in every way. I'm reminded of a dream I had about three years after  mum passed away. In the dream she was looking a lot younger and all glammed up. She told me she was off to a party. I was really happy for her. Today would have been my mum's birthday. I know she's with the Lord where she is full of joy and complete in Him. ❤️ In the words of Jesus: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.” John 11: 25-26 This image was created with a photo of a younger version of my mum, Isa, without glasses.  Love you, Isa. ❤️

The Law of Life in Christ Jesus at Work

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When anyone gets saved and receives Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, it means they now have everlasting life in God through Christ. (John 3: 16) Just because you are saved doesn't mean your human experience changes automatically. That's because your conditioned mind remains the same. That mind has to be reprogrammed/renewed with the Word of God/the Bible so you can know who you are in Christ. (Romans 12: 1-2)  Otherwise you will simply be a Christian in name only and behaving just like non-believers. Last night I was booked to work at this art gallery I've never worked at before. I was glad to see an old friend and colleague working there.  After the staff briefing, our duty manager took us newbies around the gallery to show us  the exhibition and our various positions. At one position, there was this art installation where the artist had incorporated it into a  campervan. The side door of the van was open and lifted up, but I didn't see it and walked right in...

The Invisible Realm

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In the Star Trek Voyager episode called "Scientific Method", the crew are being secretly manipulated by these aliens that are invisible to them. The aliens are actually using the Voyager crew as guinea pigs for their scientific experiments. For instance, they are manipulating Captain Janeway by giving her constant headaches to see how much she can take. They are  manipulating Chakotay, the first officer's DNA to make him age rapidly, etc. After Seven's perception filters are adjusted, she's able to see the "invisible" aliens working on the crew.  When the aliens are finally revealed to the crew, the arrogant aliens insist on continuing their experiments on the crew.  Captain Janeway is forced to take drastic measures to get rid of their tormentors. The aliens in this Voyager episode reminds me of what the Bible teaches Christians that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the invisible spiritual powers working through people. (Ephesians 6...

What a Wonderful Surprise!

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While I was in town, I popped into the National Gallery to see some paintings. That gallery is really massive and full of visitors and I can only take in a few paintings at a time.  To help me recover from information overload, I went to sit on this comfy sofa near the information desk. I then noticed someone had left their reading glasses near where I was sitting. When I went to hand them in at the information desk, I recognised the woman at the desk as someone I worked with two years ago at a museum with the largest collection in the world.  What a wonderful surprise!  I've often wondered how she's doing. Now I know. Thank you, God, for answering my question. ❤️ Some photos I took before information overload.

Easy Peelers

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On the way to work, I stopped off at this supermarket to buy some food for my lunch break.  I also fancied an easy peeler fruit, but they only had them in a packet. I could see they had loose bananas, but I didn't fancy any.  After I bought a croissant and some pasta to have for lunch, I asked a member of staff if they had loose easy peelers as I only wanted one. She said they didn't do them. She then picked up a packet of easy peelers and asked me to follow her. She led me to a till and asked the cashier to give me the packet of easy peelers for free. I was so grateful. On the way to work I kept thanking God. I could feel Father God smiling and saying "My pleasure." I am reminded of what Jesus told His followers: "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12: 32 I ended up having two easy peelers and sharing the rest of my blessings with my work colleagues. Thank you, God, for your limitless unmerited f...