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 (Part I)

"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...
A Still Small Voice

"Then He said “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord”. And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the... Read More...
God, kind or wicked?

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The Heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth... Read More...
God has not forgotten you

"And the king said, “What honor and dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?” Then the king’s servants who ministered to him, said,... Read More...
Doubting the Lord's goodness!

“So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” (NLT) Hebrews 13:6 I was... Read More...
Don’t worry, the "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...
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...
Before Victory Comes Defeat

When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth... 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...
The Secret of Walking with God

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (NIV) Genesis 5:24 Bible reading: Genesis 5:21-24 From the... Read More...
God in the changing world

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (NIV) Heb. 13:8 There is a saying that the ONLY constant in life is “change”.... 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...
There is hope!

"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...
Divine gaze

“For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” (KJV) 2 Chronicles 16:9a In... Read More...
Deeper Love

  “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters”... 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...
The price too high to pay

“But the King replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on buying it, for I will not present burnt offerings to the Lord my God that have cost me... Read More...
Be puzzled by the works of God

"Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite." (NIV) Psalm 147:5 Some time ago, I had a message from a friend which reads,... Read More...
God beyond the visible

“…while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the... Read More...
Speaking with our Holy Father

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." (NIV) 1 John 5:14 Every time we... Read More...
The Throne of Grace

“Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (NIV)... Read More...
The Power of God’s word

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely... Read More...
The awesomeness of God

  "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! ” (NIV) Psalm 8:1 Bible reading: Psalm 8 Psalm 8 is one of my favourite chapters... 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...
Refocusing

“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober... Read More...
Let go and let God

"But Joseph replied, ‘Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He... Read More...
God of the Storm

Our scripture reading today is one of the shorter Psalms in the Bible but even so, packs a powerful message. As you are reading through this Psalm,... Read More...
He is with you

"Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established" (NKJV) Proverbs 16:3 The year is still young and I believe many of us have... Read More...
The pain of bearing sin

“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.””... Read More...
Fully awake and fully alive

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (NIV) 1 Peter‬ ‭5:7 I watched the Kendrick brothers' movie, "War Room". While this... 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...
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...
Pray for one another

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all... Read More...
Love and prayer makes it possible

“...but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what the Father has commanded me.” (NIV) John 14:31 A... Read More...
Seeing through the dark

“I lift my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (NIV) Psalm 121:1-2... Read More...
Fasting along prayer

"Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”(NIV) Hebrews 7:25... Read More...
Are you spending time with God?

Bible reading: Psalm 73 Life can be frustrating at times, especially during those times when we see other people prosper while not giving one... Read More...
Dual intercession

"Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”(NIV) Hebrews 7:25... 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...
Daniel’s Inspiration - Prayer

“He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest... Read More...
Make time to pray

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (NIV) Jeremiah 33:3 Most often than not, in our... Read More...
The valid worry: Investing in Christ

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."(NIV) Matthew 6:33 As dearly beloved... Read More...
Prayer list

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”(NIV)... Read More...
Even death succumbs

"The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus' resurrection and... Read More...
Paradox of Prayer

"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about... Read More...
The dream of God

"The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results"(NLT) James 5:16b How many times haven’t we heard sermons... Read More...
When Satan prays

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”(NKJV) 1 Peter 5:8-9... Read More...
Inconsistent Prayer

“Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” (NIV) James 3:10 One morning at the breakfast... Read More...
When we pray

“Your name, O Lord, endures forever; your fame, O Lord, is known to every generation” (NLT) Psalm 135:13 Bible reading: Psalm 134, 135 & 136... Read More...
Are you prepared for the answer?

"Get ready; be prepared, you and all the hordes gathered about you …" (NIV) Ezekiel 38:7 In life, we expect answers to questions we pose to... Read More...
What do you pray for?

"First I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. God whom I serve with my whole... Read More...
And now about prayer!

Matthew 6:5-13 When the disciples asked Jesus for directions on how to pray, our Master took the effort to teach them some basic principles that... Read More...
The urgency of prayer

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against... Read More...
Prayer life

"Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, O Lord, look with favour on your desolate sanctuary " (NIV) Daniel... Read More...
The blessing of prayer

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by... Read More...
Someone said a prayer!

"I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers." (NIV) 2 Timothy... Read More...
Faithful prayer

Joshua 10:12-15: On the day the Lord gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the Lord in front of all the people of Israel.... Read More...
Divinity owns humanity

  "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (NIV) Genesis 1:27 Many... Read More...
No job too small

“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen... Read More...
Let's develop a sense of urgency

“As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work" (NIV) John 9:4 A while ago, I engaged 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...
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...
What do you have?

“So the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A rod.” (NKJV) Exodus 4:2 God in His infinite wisdom created humanity... Read More...
Self-deception

“Let him not deceive himself by trusting what is worthless, for he will get nothing in return"(NIV) Job 15:31 All living things are expected to... 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...
Made for so much more! - Part 2

"The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."(NLT) 1 Samuel 16:7 Did... Read More...
Made for so much more! - Part 1

"The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."(NLT) 1 Samuel 16:7 For... Read More...
Godly fellowship as a witness

“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak... 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...
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...
Love makes it easier

“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” (NIV) John 14:23 ... Read More...
A foundation of Love

“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...
The spirit of volunteerism

Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too (NLT) Philippians 2:4 The act of volunteerism is one great... 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...
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...
Where do I fit in God’s master plan?

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You... Read More...
Serving One Another Through Love

“For You, Brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."... Read More...
The Greats in Christ

“Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant ” (NKJV) Matt. 20:26 If there is one... Read More...
Service to humanity

“For You, Brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."... Read More...
Selah!

From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people! Selah. (NIV) Psalm 3:8 The power of God’s word cannot be overstated, as... Read More...
Dedication

"And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but... Read More...
My gift to others

"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as you have done unto one of the least of these brethren, you have... Read More...
It was Your Gift and Still is Your Gift (II)

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those... Read More...
It was Your Gift and Still is Your Gift

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those... 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...
Be like the Master

"Each one should use whatever gift he or she has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms." 1 Peter... 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...

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