An opportunity to run to God

"To you oh Lord, I pray. ..None who have faith in God will ever be disgraced for trusting him. But all who harm the innocent shall be defeated. Show... 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...

Overwriting - the godly approach

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

Faithful unto death

"Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life." (KJV) Rev. 2:10b The early church suffered great persecution from both the... Read More...

Don't lose heart

"All this for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.... Read More...

Never forget the Gift

All of us have a special gift that we remember getting. It may not be the cost. It may not be special because we needed it. It is oftentimes special... Read More...

Like the plantain tree

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them... 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...

My debt of forgiveness

“Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law" (NKJV) Romans 13:8 Did you miss: My debt of Love... Read More...

My debt of Love

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love" (NIV) 1 John 4:8 In my storms, I have sought the presence of God. The presence, that... Read More...

Sustaining grace for difficult times

"But he said to me “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”…. "(NIV) 2 Corinthians 12:9 More frequently, I... Read More...

The most shameful and stigmatized death: death on the cross

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares... 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...

You can never go wrong with kindness

“Then Abram said, “Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!” And behold, the word of the LORD came to... Read More...

Easy weight loss

"For My way of carrying a load is easy and My load is not heavy" (NLV) Matthew 11:30 On weekdays, after work, I get exhausted and my heavy bag is... Read More...

He shall direct our paths

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths"... Read More...

Show love

  "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is... Read More...

Angels on Earth

"Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful." (NKJV) Luke 6:36 The expression, “angels on earth” is used to describe someone... Read More...

Am I my brother’s keeper?

Genesis 4:9 The first murder in the holy book is the account of Cain killing his brother Abel because God favoured Abel’s sacrifice over his. Now... Read More...

For we are brethren

“And Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brethren.”... Read More...

Do good to all men

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

An uninvited loving nose

"But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to... Read More...

So that the Work of God might be displayed in your Life

“Neither this man nor his parents sinned, said Jesus, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” (NIV) John 9:3 ... Read More...

Jesus is our hope

  The love of God is amazing and it is so well displayed in the life of Jesus. Let’s look at an example of that: "While he was still speaking,... Read More...

The smoke signal for God's grace

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD," plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV)... Read More...

Forgiveness without Repentance?

“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and... 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...

Who needs forgiveness?

“There is no one righteous, not even one; …there is no one who seeks God” (NIV) Romans 3:10-11 England's historic Coventry Cathedral was... Read More...

Consistency with God

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love... Read More...

Power of Patience

"So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." (NASV)... Read More...

His Will requires our patience

"…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk... Read More...

Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 2)

Each of us may have gone through some painful losses, personal struggles, some unfair treatment, headaches and heartaches. The man Job, who lived a... Read More...

Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 1)

It is shocking and amazing, how life could turn so difficult at one time or the other. Suffering, having become an inherent part of human life has... 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...

Fear not

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous... Read More...

According to your faith, let it be done unto you

"Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment."(NIV) Matthew... Read More...

You know me completely and watch over me

Psalm 139:1-6 The Lord knows us very well than we can ever imagine. He knows our every move, and path we take. And no creature is hidden from his... Read More...

The Mystery of Stones: Christ Our Home

"Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name... Read More...

Give faith a fighting chance

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.” (NIV) Romans 8:28... Read More...

Talk it over with Christ

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to... Read More...

What we don’t see behind the storms

  Matthew 8:23-27 “When upon life billows you are tempest tossed. When you are discouraged thinking all is lost, count your many blessings name... Read More...

The sweetness of our Lord cannot be denied!

One evening a loving mother gave her little child five gumdrops. This mother also told her dear child that this was all she was going to be getting... Read More...

The Father's will

"In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, "This is what the Lord says:... Read More...

He is the God of possibilities- just trust and obey

"Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; everyone was fulfilled." (NIV) Joshua 21:45 Many of us choose a specific... Read More...

Following God when it appears senseless

"The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand... Read More...

He keeps watch over you

“This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may be careful to do according to... Read More...

Will your anchor hold?

“If you fail under pressure, your strength is too small" (NLT) Proverbs 24:10 “Trees snap like toothpicks or fly upward, wrenched from the... Read More...

With Christ in the boat

"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to His... Read More...

He makes Himself mighty through you

“These are the words of Him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts, no one can open. I... Read More...

Like an eagle

  In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye, like an... Read More...

Fear not!

“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” (NIV) Psalm 121:8 “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to... Read More...

Trusting in God’s Control

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do... Read More...

10 years of waiting!

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they... Read More...

A job for Jesus

Bible reading: John 4:4-42 My friend had a new job. Unlike her previous job, she was the next in command on site. The general manager and his team... Read More...

Unexpected delivery

"It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John,... Read More...

Created to be loved

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." (NIV) I John 4:8 After many years of searching out the meaning of love, it was... Read More...

He shares in our sorrows

"And Jesus wept.” (NLT) John 11:35 Bible reading: John 11:17-40 This scripture has unique characteristics which I would want to share with you.... Read More...

"What" belongs to you, "how" belongs to God!

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear … Therefore do not worry... Read More...

God has a reason and a purpose for allowing it

“And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of... Read More...