Does Jesus oppose earthly treasures?
... good home, wonderful children, good health and large herds of oxen, donkeys and camels. He also had many employees and appeared to serve as a local judge or counsellor (Job 1:1-3). These biblical examples ...
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Do not worry
... help us to be more responsible. For example, concern about health makes you engage in safe and healthy practices. Concern about old age helps you plan and practice good family life. Concern about your ...
The cost of discipleship 2
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Paul gave up position, wealth, popularity, friends, family and his health to be a disciple. He thought more about what he gained than what he lost in this life. He counted all he gave up as nothing. ...
Learning the value of work
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“The best part?” the man asked incredulously.
“The very best part. My friend, there is a Hell. It’s when a man has a family to support, has his health, and is ready to work, and there is no work to ...
Marriage is still God's idea (II
... of any healthy society, marriage is the foundation of the family. Marriage is the fundamental of all institutions that predates all other institutions. Before nations or governments, churches, schools ...
Forgive, for they do not know what they are doing
... the Lord: “Satan replied to the Lord, ‘Skin for skin! A man will give up everything he has to save his life. But reach out and take away his health, and he will surely curse you to your face!” (Job 2:4-5, ...
The evil of unforgiveness
... higher duties we could have done to help ourselves and others. Harbouring the wrong done by others breaks the heart to pieces, wrecks one’s health. It crushes friendships.
The one who forgives enjoys ...
The joy of forgiveness
... health today.
Joseph forgave his brothers and did them good and became their prime minister. David forgave Saul who was trying to kill him and became a great king of Israel. Our Lord and Savior forgave ...
Are you spending time with God?
... yet he gets a huge contract. Then there is the person who is a "partier" and lives life on the edge, yet in good health. You and your family are struggling to make ends meet financially, while others seem ...
A Still Small Voice
... voice” (NIV) 1 Kings 19:11-12
There’s much noise around us today. The news space is full of gloomy stuff; of economic crisis, of insecurity, of poverty, of hunger, of joblessness, of deteriorating health. ...
More than a mother’s love
... health, a mother, a father, siblings, a spouse, and children. These are a few of the gifts we get without necessarily having a say in. With these gifts, the Lord showers His love towards us. Reflect on ...
The end from the beginning
... so much to serve the Lord, live healthily, read good books, continue our studies, build healthy relationships, etc. that absolutely no obstacles will stop us. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the ...
Transformation through renewal of mind
... to be: “Growth and Persistence”.
I just wanted to grow a notch higher in all the critical aspects of my life: godliness, health, education, work and career, and relationship. I realized I didn't need ...
Remember me
... changed their old unhealthy and fearful ways for the better. In their own ways, they showed appreciation for the sacrifice of the young man.
A much better account of sacrifice can be found in the bible ...
In all things
... blessings; prosperity and good health, why do we frown on bad times (Job 2:10)? Beloved, we ought to develop the attitude to thank God in every situation.
“For we know that ALL THINGS work together for ...
This is God’s will for you!
"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."(NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Every time I study God’s word and hear the phrase “God’s will”, I don’t know ...
He can do it
... some of the difficult moments you are currently facing? Is it about dealing with sin? Is it about work, family, health, education, and other challenges that are draining everything from you? Beloved, is ...
I have a reason to be grateful
... I have been the most blessed of all God’s creations this year. I can talk of God’s goodness – from health, travels, academic, social, financial and emotional successes among many others. In enjoying these ...
Thanksgiving through worship
... salary, promotion, new car or house. Consequently, days, weeks or months we or our families spent away from the hospital little crosses our minds. The truth is the savings made from good health could be ...
Effects of unforgiveness on the human body
... whether or not someone really hurts us, or we simply perceive that they did. Unforgiveness can keep our bodies and brains in this state of high alertness which leads to these unhealthy results:
Rumination: ...