Go and bear fruits

“You did not choose me, but I chose and appointed you to go and bear fruit-fruit that will last. Then the father will give you whatever you ask in... Read More...

Laying up treasures in heaven

“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for... Read More...

A Strong Faith

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there... Read More...

Gird up the loins of your mind

“Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind. Be sober and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus... Read More...

Grow as a wheat not chaff

Bible reading: Matthew 13:24-30 Naturally, every wheat farmer tills the land not for the purpose or the benefit of harvesting plentiful chaff or... Read More...

Transformation through renewal of mind

"Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn... Read More...

Mission statement for your life

“That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty” (NLT) Ecclesiastes... Read More...

Beloved, remember the warnings!

Bible Reading: Jude 1:17-23 Beloved, when we were told to gird up our loins (Eph. 6:14), it was for an eligible reason why we were told to do so.... Read More...

Planning your life without God

Bible Reading: James 4:13-15 Life under the sun without a plan is just like travelling with no purpose. When we plan our lives and exclude God, the... Read More...

We celebrate you, fathers!

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” (NIV) Psalm 103:13 Today, we celebrate fathers... Read More...

Crave for maturity

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:14-15; Hebrews 5:12-13 According to the law of nature, every living thing must grow. A seed is planted and then it... Read More...

Seek first the kingdom and live righteously

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (NLT) Matthew 6:33 Christ Jesus, in His... Read More...

The unfailing promise of God

“Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to... Read More...

Desiring the pure Word of God

"Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,... Read More...

Grow up (Part II)

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." (NIV) 2 Peter 3:18 From the... Read More...

Grow up

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." (NIV) 2 Peter 3:18 Naturally,... Read More...

Let the peace of Christ rule

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." (NIV) Colossians 3:15 In John... Read More...

Are you ready?

"But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be... Read More...

Go beyond the outward show

"All these evil things come from within, and defile the man" (NIV) Mark 7:23 Bible Reading: Mark 7:24-30 As humans, we always have the tendency to... Read More...

Will it please the Lord?

"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in... Read More...

Growing through Self-control

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:16-23 Anyone who wishes to attain a productive and flourishing life must learn to control him/herself. There is an ongoing... Read More...

Be A Fruitful Vineyard

Bible Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 It's very pathetic how man repays God's unfailing love with unfaithfulness and wickedness. Although we know He is the... Read More...

Godly Exercise

"Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but... Read More...

As a man thinketh – A Sequel to Growing Your Mindset

“Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life" (NLT) Proverbs 19:20 Benjamin Barber, an eminent... Read More...

Growing your mindset

“Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes” (NLT) Ephesians 4:23 I have returned to the subject of mindset because of its... Read More...

The growth mindset

Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen. (NLT) 2 Peter... Read More...

Spiritual Undernourishment

“The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “it is written: Man does... Read More...

Ever growing

“They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) Psalm 92:14 In his book "The Fisherman and His Friends", Louis Albert... Read More...

Pressing towards the goal

"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead".... Read More...

Striving to maturity

“Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong" (NLT) Heb. 5:14... Read More...

Maximizing Our Love Ability

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” (NIV) Colossians 3:14 “And now these three remain:... Read More...

My debt of good works

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago."(NLT) Ephesians... Read More...

Bless, don't curse

"...bless and do not curse" (NIV) Romans 12:14b. Words carry power and influence that is why God attaches high importance to words (Psalm 138:2,... Read More...

Urgent requests on the shelves

"But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison" (NIV) Genesis 40:14.... Read More...

Don't lose sight of who you are

“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope... Read More...

The Golden Rule

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" (NIV) Matt. 7:12 We all expect others... Read More...

Mirror Image

"Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes... Read More...

What do you treasure?

“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for... Read More...

Far from it !

For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you... Read More...

Love: our only debt

"Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law" (NKJV) Romans 13:8 “…I was thinking about... Read More...

Beware! Lest you cause someone to sin

“Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin! Such things must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!” (NIV)... Read More...

Friends for Christ

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." (NIV) Proverbs 17:17 Friendship is one of the important relationships... Read More...

The Excellent Way

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of... Read More...

Pure and genuine religion

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world... Read More...

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... Read More...

The unsung heroes of good deeds

“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven” (NLT) Matthew... Read More...

The gift of a day

“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share."(NIV) 1 Timothy 6:18 Bible Reading: Luke 6:38 There... Read More...

I love God

"I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy." (NIV) Psalm 116:1 As humans, we all have strong affections for many things in... Read More...

The evidence of our faith (Part two)

“Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does... Read More...

The evidence of our faith (Part one)

“If anyone does not provide for his relatives, especially his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” (NIV)... Read More...

I am better off

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each... Read More...

Godly fellowship from first principles - Sharing

"And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with... Read More...

No gain

"But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ." (NIV) Phil 3:7 Very often, human beings perform acts of benevolence... Read More...

The true life

One fascinating commonality among the Forbes wealthiest people in the world is their act of benevolence. Read their profile and they proudly want to... Read More...

The welfare of others

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." (NIV) Philippians 2:3 Bible... Read More...

The beauty of love (Part II)

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." (NIV) 1 John 4:8 The first part of the devotional (The beauty of love) considered... Read More...

The beauty of love

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." (NIV) 1 John 4:8 Since love has severally been abused (arguably), in its very... Read More...

But for Love

"For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."(NIV) John 3:16 ... Read More...

Knit together in love

"For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, that... Read More...

Everyone needs an angel

“tell me what I can do to help you,” Jonathan exclaimed. (NLT) 1 Samuel 20:4 Bible reading: 1 Samuel 20, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Samuel 9,... Read More...

Christ or Convenience

“strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the... Read More...

If the foundations be destroyed

"The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?"(NLT) Psalm 11:3 We live in perilous times, occasioned by the... Read More...

What action is your faith manifesting?

“In the same way, faith by itself, if not accompanied by action, is dead.” (NIV) James 2:17 Which one is easy? To go about telling everyone you... Read More...

The Bible-The Christian constitution

“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and teaching in righteousness, so that the man of God may be... Read More...

The point of unity

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers" (NKJV) Acts 2:42 After the... Read More...

Faithfulness

“Then the Lord said: “I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the... Read More...

Faithfulness to God always

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive,... Read More...

Don't ignore God

"Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from... Read More...

Weapons of Satan

“Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything…in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we... Read More...

Faith: Share yours through His Word

"For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good news so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of... Read More...

The transforming ability of God's Word

"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from... Read More...

Responding to God’s Word

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this... Read More...

God's Word is reliable enough

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be... Read More...

Barriers from living the Word of God

  “They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity... ”(NLT) Ephesians 4:19-32 We all... Read More...

When God speaks (Part II)

The old prophet answered, “I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word of the Lord: ‘Bring him back with you to your... Read More...

When God speaks

"The man of God said, “I cannot turn back and go with you, nor can I eat bread or drink with you in this place. I have been told by the word of... Read More...

Shake that foundation

"Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God because many false prophets have gone out into the... Read More...

One thing you lack

"Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have... Read More...

Stand for the truth of Christ always!

“The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, “Look, the other prophets without exception are predicting success for the king. Let... Read More...

Value your calling

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.”... Read More...

The days are evil

"Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. "(NIV) Ephesians... Read More...

Practice what we preach

“You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the Law?" (NIV) Romans 2:23 Bible Reading: Matthew 23:23-28 In Matthew 23, we see... Read More...

Rebuke false teachers!

“For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision group. They must be silenced... Read More...

Be on the watch!

“For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an... Read More...

Embracing the extra mile

“If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow... Read More...

Is Your Seed Worthy Enough? Part II

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…” (NIV) Eccl. 9:10 The Bible outlines many principles of life that must be followed... Read More...

Is Your Seed Worthy Enough?

“Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will add... Read More...

Sowing with Open Conscience

“Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” (NKJV) I... Read More...

Effective Christians

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you... Read More...

Continue in them

“Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” (NKJV) I... Read More...

Pseudo-prophets and teachers

  "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves" (NIV) Matthew 7:15 In the Old... Read More...