Jesus sits anger down

  "The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the... Read More...

Angry words, o let them never…

"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice. And be kind to one another… " (NKJV) Ephesians... Read More...

Photobomber

"You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but I am sent ahead of him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who... Read More...

Freedom from forgiveness

“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the... Read More...

True forgiveness

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (NIV) Colossians... Read More...

We have forgiveness

"For my way of carrying a load is easy and my load is not heavy" (NLV) Matthew 11:30 God in his divine wisdom created all humans differently but we... Read More...

The joy of forgiveness

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."(NIV) Genesis 50: 20 There... Read More...

Bitterness

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” (NIV) James 1:19... Read More...

Do you choose water or gasoline?

“We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. When we put bits... Read More...

A controlled mind

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (NIV) Proverbs 15:1 Anger and wrath are one of the world’s most noticeable... Read More...

Can God trust you?

“Then the Lord said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who... Read More...

Focus on the Master, not the meat

"The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than... Read More...

Beware!

“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in... Read More...

Life's enticement (II)

“When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted... Read More...

Life's enticement (I)

“When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted... Read More...

Wisdom and Temptation (II)

“So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate.... Read More...

Wisdom and Temptation

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.... Read More...

Fighting temptation

"When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me”, for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted... Read More...

Forgiveness

"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Jesus answered,’ I tell you, not... Read More...

A man's wisdom

"A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense"(NIV) Proverbs 19:11 The Bible also helps us to understand the... Read More...

Forgiveness shows Christian maturity

“But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (NKJV) Mathew 6:15 Anger and unforgiveness... Read More...

Overcoming Anger Made Easy

26“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold… 31Get rid of all... Read More...

Slow to anger

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” (NIV) James 1:19... Read More...

Anger

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (NIV) Ephesians 4:26 Life is now so competitive and... Read More...

To be angry is easy

"And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the... Read More...

Reason or Passion

“…Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me” (NIV) Mk. 8:34 The most difficult aspect of... Read More...

A beautiful life

"Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do... Read More...

Keep Your Tongue from Evil

"Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit." (NKJV) Psalm 34:13 Everything invented has a purpose. When the purpose is known... Read More...

Control Your Words

"When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” (NIV) Proverbs 10:19 You probably know the pain of regretting... Read More...

The Power of Words

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may... Read More...

Love and respect forgives

"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Children,... Read More...

We are siblings

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (NIV) Galatians... Read More...

God’s Promise and Assurance in Childbirth

“In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or... Read More...

Who is your friend?

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his... Read More...

A Closer Walk

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will... Read More...

Understanding our young ones

"He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit." (NKJV) Proverbs 17:27 God gives children to parents as... Read More...

Stewards as parents

“Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it.” (NIV) Proverbs 22:6 I believe as a Christian, it is... Read More...

Responsible parenting III

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (KJV) Proverbs 22:6 Continuation of Responsible... Read More...

Responsible parenting (II)

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (KJV) Proverbs 22:6 Continuation of Responsible... Read More...

Responsible parenting

"Train up a child in the way he should go, & when he is old he will not depart from it.” (KJV) Proverbs 22:6 The wise King Solomon said,... Read More...

Parental influence in spiritual matters

"Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your... Read More...

Marriage and its stakeholders

“And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the... Read More...

Marriage in the sight of God

For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will cleave to his wife. And they will be one flesh. (NIV) Genesis 2:24 Marriage is... Read More...

Marriage, a call to holiness

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (NIV) Genesis 2:18 Family is the basic unit of... Read More...

Vitamin C’s for marriage

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly... Read More...

A virtuous wife

"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She... Read More...

The Cornerstone in my marriage

"For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to... Read More...

Marriage bliss

"Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well. Should your fountains be dispersed abroad, Streams of water in the streets?... Read More...

Christ in the home

“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as it is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh towards them. Children,... Read More...

Marriage is still God's idea (II)

"For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (NIV) Genesis 2:24... Read More...

Marriage is still God's idea (I)

“The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." ... So, the man gave names to all the... Read More...

Oneness in the Home

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." (NIV) Proverbs 4:23 As part of building a godly and peaceful home, oneness... Read More...

Commitment in marriage

"For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." (NIV) Ephesians 5:31 Many... Read More...

Overlooking faults

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus... Read More...

Love and respect forgive

"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Children,... Read More...

You are not a quitter!

“Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” (NIV) Mark 10:9 A man who wants to save his seven-year-old marriage from... Read More...

Zip up

"Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil " (NKJV) Psalm 37:8 Anger is an emotional response to a perceived wrong... Read More...

Is Marriage Redefined?

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter."... Read More...

Learn to love

Love never fails. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 13:8 Love is the cardinal pillar upon which everything under the sun rests. Marriage which is the genesis of... Read More...

Critical choices – Who to marry?

“This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one” (NLT) Genesis 2:24. “The man... Read More...

The Christian Home

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter."... Read More...

Integrity - Are you honest in business?

"But you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there" (NLT) Psalm 51:6 In my line of work, I relate to people from all walks of... Read More...

Pleasing unto the Lord

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance:... 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...

Heritage in Christ

"Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work... Read More...

You have overcome

“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (NIV) 1 John 4:4 Is it... Read More...

The wrong kind of passion

“An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin” (NLT) Proverbs 29:22 There is no doubt that commitment and... Read More...

Success through hard work

Over the years, I have been fortunate to know many people who by the world's standards were considered to be very successful. The one common bond... Read More...

…As unto the Lord

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (ESV) Colossians 3:23 In our times, many categorize work as secular. And by... Read More...

The Great God!

“The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that... Read More...

Identify your purpose

"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... Read More...

Staying focused

Revelation 3:14-18 (NIV) – “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the... Read More...

Do not worry

"So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless." (NIV) Eccl. 11:10 God... Read More...

Diligence

“Lazy hands make a man poor, but the diligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest... Read More...

The Work of Christ

“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we... Read More...

Your choice, your responsibility

"Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to... 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...

Day of good news

Then they said to each other, "What we're doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until... Read More...

What do you desire for?

"One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of... Read More...

Where Does Your Strength Come from?

““Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction;... Read More...

Time it well

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (NKJV) Ephes. 5:15-16 Lack of... Read More...

Our Talents for Success in Life

“So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance.... Read More...

Great zeal for success

“Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do... Read More...

True Success (II)

“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (NKJV)... Read More...

The Love of Money

“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.” (NIV)... Read More...

Can I be Trusted?

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with... Read More...

God or Money?

“No-one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot... Read More...

A Loan to God

“If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord - and he will repay you!” (NLT) Proverbs 19:17 For today's devotion, I would like us to... Read More...

Speaking fruitful words

''Then God said, "Let there be light", and there was light. And God saw that the light was good' (NIV) Gen.1:3-4a There is power in the words we... Read More...

Created for Work

"Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no one to... Read More...

Learning the value of work

"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... Read More...