In Japan, there is a curious fruit known as Shikaku Suika, translated “square watermelon.” It begins its life no differently than any other watermelon. No altered seed. No genetic adjustment. Nothing within the fruit is changed at all. Instead, while it is still growing, it is placed inside a rigid container. Day by day, the …
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Some people wear their resumes like armor. Paul wore his like a scar. In 1 Timothy 1:12–17, we meet a man who never forgot who he was—or what Jesus had done to change that. Paul doesn’t airbrush his past. He doesn’t trim the edges or downplay the shame. He opens the drawer and shows us …
The content explores the varying value placed on a water bottle based on its location, drawing a parallel to personal worth during different life seasons. At times we may feel celebrated and valued, akin to a high-priced item, while other times we may feel overlooked or forgotten, like a discounted product. The narrative emphasizes that despite these fluctuations, our intrinsic value remains unchanged. It quotes Jesus to illustrate that even those considered insignificant are seen and cherished by God. Ultimately, it reassures that one's worth is determined not by circumstances but by their relationship with God.
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