Here is a great verse to make you smile when you are faced with your least favourite household chore: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving (Colossians 3:23).

Or as D L Moody reminds us: “Serve God by doing common actions in a heavenly spirit.” D L Moody

As we reflect on Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath, we are reminded that life is not measured by how busy we are, but by what truly endures. C. T. Studd captures that eternal perspective in these well-known words:

“Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.”

We all have bad days, weeks or even months but when life feels broken, plans unravel, or mistakes leave us wondering what comes next, we’re reminded that God is still at work — even in the mess.

“Circumstances may appear to wreck our lives and God’s plans, but God is not helpless among the ruins.”
— Eric Liddell

God’s Kingdom doesn’t always come with noise and headlines — but like a seed in the soil, it grows with quiet power and certain purpose.

“The beginnings of grace are small, but the end is glorious. The seed may be buried beneath the soil, but it is not lost — it will bring forth fruit in due season.” — Charles Spurgeon

As Jesus began His ministry, the crowds were astonished — not just by His words, but by His power to heal and set people free. His authority still restores today. So, this week, if you are suffering, be inspired by this quote from Billy Graham and take your problems to the Lord.

“Jesus Christ is the greatest physician. He heals not only the body, but the soul. He offers eternal healing.”
— Billy Graham

As we step into a new season together, here’s a timely reminder to keep God at the centre — from the very first step to the very last.

“Begin as you mean to go on, and go on as you began — with God.” — Charles Spurgeon

As Mark’s Gospel opens with the call to prepare the way for Jesus, we’re reminded that true change begins not with us — but with Him.

“The greatest need in the world today is the transformation of human nature. Jesus Christ is the only One who can transform, because He is the Son of God.” — Billy Graham

As we begin a new year, there’s no better place to start than with God’s Word — steady, unchanging, and full of light for the road ahead.

“A good way to begin the year is to open your Bible and close it only when you’ve found light for the day.”
— D. L. Moody

Sometimes life takes unexpected turns — things change, plans shift, and we’re left wondering what’s next. But the good news is this: God is always at work, even in the in-between. As Billy Graham once emphasised:

“God never takes away something from your life without replacing it with something better.”
— Billy Graham
He restores, He renews, and He leads us forward — just as Jesus did with Peter that morning by the fire.

Just like the shepherds who hurried to see the newborn King and couldn’t wait to share the news, we too are called to pass on the wonder of what we’ve seen and heard. Perhaps use this quote from Charles Spurgeon to inspire you.

“The gospel is not a secret to be kept, but a story to be told.”— Charles Spurgeon