United We Stand, Divided We Fall
The phrase "divide and conquer" appears early in the Bible. In Genesis 11, at the Tower of Babel, humanity was united in purpose but driven by pride. Together, they sought to make a name for themselves, reaching the heavens without God. The outcome? The creation of languages—not as a blessing, but as a barrier. A divider that scattered people and disrupted their shared ambitions. Fast-forward to today: misunderstanding, suspicion, and division still afflict us…
When Going Alone Is not Working
Devotional week 23
Some of my earliest memories of community were shaped by the people around me growing up. Back then, it felt like life moved a little slower, and people leaned on each other more naturally. One memory that has stayed with me is of a family of three brothers in our neighborhood. Their bond wasn’t just something they spoke about, it was something you could see in action. The older brothers teamed up to help the youngest build his house. When that was done, they helped the next.