What do you desire for?
... is a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something. Whatever you desire for, good or bad, helpful or unhelpful, if worked at diligently, it can be accomplished. In Genesis 11, we read of the tower ...
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What God do you serve?
... us. The things I listed above aren't necessarily bad in and of themselves but when they, or anything else, take our focus away from our true purpose in life, it can be deadly. When the Pharisee asked Jesus ...
Swallow the bitter pill
... of the challenge(s) you are facing. ALL things (the good and the bad) work for your good. The most pleasing and the aggravating circumstances that seem to steal away your joy and peace, leave them at the ...
The cost of discipleship
... us for a reward. A disciple is a lifelong long learner to follow Christ to heaven whether in good or bad times. If you are not yet part of Christ church, your divine calling is still waiting for you.
The ...
The joy in telling God's unfailing lov
... that God loves you. His love is unfailing like a mother's love. Friends, colleagues, parents, family members, church brethren, etc. will fail you at some point in life when you need them badly, but JEHOVAH ...
Who is God to you?
... others, but they do not have an intimate knowledge of God themselves.
The tragedy of not knowing who God intimately is what makes a lot of Christians ask the question, “Why do bad things happen to good ...
Allowing God to be the builder of our lives
“For every house is built by someone but God is the builder of everything.”(NIV) Hebrews 3:4
We all have ambitions to succeed in all aspects of our lives and I believe we are putting in all efforts ...
This is God’s will for you!
... with thankfulness in my heart because I belong to him; and because I do, He wills every challenging circumstance, whether good or bad for my good always.
Beloved, it is hard to be grateful to God when ...
Growing your mindset
... the right attitude. Bad attitude, they say, is like a flat tyre. Until you change it you are going nowhere.
By the kind courtesy of Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., I want to help you grow your mindset. Think ...
Holiday blues
... put us in a bad mood.
3. Memory of departed loved ones. Many people have loved ones who have died during the year. They are fondly remembered, but sorrow often overpowers the human spirit. Also, memories ...
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 ...
Ungratefulness
... to see the work of God in their lives to appreciate it. Appreciate God and people around you today. If you can’t be grateful for the good things that you have, be grateful for the bad things that you don’t ...
This is God’s will for you!
... with thankfulness in my heart because I belong to him; and because I do, He wills every challenging circumstance, whether good or bad for my good always.
Beloved, it is hard to be grateful to God when ...
Effects of unforgiveness on the human body
... to further hurt and pain.
Mostly, it feels good to see bad things happen to those who offend us. It’s the opposite of praying for your enemies, which Jesus commanded us to do. So, unforgiveness not only ...
True forgiveness
... a bad feeling between them. Then, very reluctantly and with great effort, Joe apologized for things he had said and done. He also assured Jim that he forgave him for his offences. Everything seemed fine ...
My debt of forgiveness
... brace it as greater blessings for breakthroughs.
Surely, we can do all the bad by ourselves but when we rely on God’s forgiving grace, we get the wisdom to forgive those we owe to love for whatever ...
The smoke signal for God's grac
... replied.
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't lose heart, because GOD is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain, and suffering. Remember that the next time ...
Swallow the bitter pill
... of the challenge(s) you are facing. ALL things (the good and the bad) work for your good. The most pleasing and the aggravating circumstances that seem to steal away your joy and peace, leave them at the ...
Filled with Joy
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (NIV) Philippians 4:4
I believe pain and happiness are matters of the mind. We have no power to control what happens to us but we have ...
Spiritual Eyes
... can we be intentional? What can we do to refocus our minds in good times and bad? I think part of the answer lies in Paul’s words from verse 18: “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is ...