Holiday blues
... all.”
3. Go ahead and cry. Because of the nature of the season, emotions run high. When a memory comes and brings a sweet sorrow and you feel like crying, then cry. Crying can help you get better.
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From problems to praises
... show up, we see it as a bad message not coming from God. We keep hoping and praying for a change in our status in ways that pleases us before we praise God.
Jacob was in great distress and had to run ...
Distracted Missionaries
... on earth and mingle in other side matters. Hebrews 12 admonishes that we throw off every limiting weight in order that we can run the good race.
Reflection: Jesus Christ is awesome. Are you representing ...
Looking for God’s purpose
... of their sins (Jonah 1:2). Jonah, however, had other plans and tried to run from God because he did not want to have anything to do with the plan to save the Ninevites. Eventually, Jonah ended up going ...
The Christian lineage
"He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit. While every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful" (NIV) John 15:2
Many people feel the need to have someone ...
Not perfect yet
... the athlete’s crown will not perish. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize ...
I’m pressing on
... unlike the athlete’s crown will no perish. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the ...
Swallow the bitter pill
... altar and choose to believe God’s word. Choose to believe that God knows you and will surely bring you relief.
As we run to God for refuge, let us know it is to Zion and this includes our full awareness ...
Resist him
... himself to order so as not to be a castaway. This is real self-discipline. An adage goes as “when the predator/enemy who runs after you is indefatigable, why rest?” You certainly have to keep your pace ...
Brighten someone's da
... scoring five runs. In large part, Babe cost his team the game.
Wouldn't you know it, the team's fans really let Ruth have it. They booed and shouted at Ruth for his errors and costing the team its victory. ...
Just remember to say thank you!
... little gifts run out or are squandered, their place in life seem to be in total oblivion. Let us all consider and humbly pause for a moment to say “thank you” for such kindness lavished on us on a daily ...
Let us finish together
... exhibited by Abbey D’Agostino, an American runner. In a gruelling 5000 metres dash, Nikki Hamblin came tumbling down to the track when it was still left with 2000 metres to the finish line when Abbey unintentionally ...
Sow seeds of giving and reap fruits of receipts
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (NIV) Luke ...
Have you been of assistance to your neighbour today?
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong ...
God’s Abomination
... in running to mischief, a false witness who speaks lies and he who sows discord among brothers."(NIV) Proverbs 6:16-19
Christianity is all about the love for God and neighbour (Mark 12:28-31). The love ...
A beautiful life
... live upon negatives; we are not drunkards, we are not swearers, we are not fornicators, we do not lie and for this we pride ourselves. That’s how the Pharisee was living in Luke 18:11, "God, I thank you ...
Grow up
... is the determination to do what is right, endure, persevere, and press on towards a good Christian life no matter the circumstances. Let us run our Christian race with consistency and constancy to achieve ...
Prove it
... serve (Acts 6:1-6), and everybody is to work! As the old-timers used to say, "Don't know one monkey run no show." In short, everybody's got to work if we are going to grow.
Can God count on you to be uncompromising ...
Success through hard work
... run if you are sitting in the bleachers. More important, you can't just walk up to home plate either. You have to work hard to earn a place on the team. You have to work hard to get into the line-up. You ...
Integrity - Are you honest in business?
... the number are so called examination bodies led by people who are just greedy for money and have not the slightest idea as to how such a business is run.
I have had the unpleasant duty of cancelling ...