... return to your house. God created all humans on earth (Gen 2:7) but whether all human beings can return to God is a very big question that demands a personal and divine answer. One answer is certain, ...

... not their personal comfort. Be careful how you relate with the natives for they can contribute to you not attaining eternity. God has commissioned Christians as ambassadors on earth, live your life well ...

... from this life to the next. While these mothers are not around for us to personally enjoy, we can certainly relish the memories that we have of their example, instruction, and love. Some will, perhaps, ...

... become the order of the day in the modern world. We are our own standards and personal pleasure is the ultimate satisfaction all are seeking to achieve. Whatever it takes for man to achieve personal pleasure ...

... is a generous provider to underserving humanity as he inspires and encourages us to love others and forgive them (Eph. 4:32). God should be loved because he wants to save us no matter our past and personality. ...

... eternal life is the greatest blessing. Yet, not all expectations are rooted in faith. Some, like the man in Luke 12, approach Jesus with demands, expecting the Lord to endorse his personal checklist of ...

... of God do, prosper. The Lord takes a Personal Interest in the lives of people who follow Him. God does not appoint to disappoint. Though all men are created by God, not all are the children of God. ...

... relationships, or wrestling with personal struggles, His gaze never wavers. He sees our tears, hears our prayers, and knows the deepest desires of our hearts. Consider the story of David, the shepherd ...

"And the evil spirit answered and said, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?'" (NKJV) Acts 19:15 Faith is central to a believer’s walk with God, but it must be personal—never borrowed. Acts ...

... that personal ambition and a desire for status are not the marks of a true disciple. He had to trust that Jesus knew something about both men that made Matthias the right choice. Ultimately, it is always ...

... today’s world, truth is often treated as subjective, changing to fit personal preferences. But in reality, spiritual absolutes can only be defined by God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16). It is the divine measuring ...

... the desired prize of eternal life in heaven. We should not grow and mature into things abominable before God. Rather, let us grow into valuable and usable personalities for God, the church, and our societies. ...

... and then lowered the mat the man was lying on." (NIV) Mark 2:3-4 At its core, prayer is simply talking to Jesus and bringing our hearts before God. Faith is not always about personal needs—it often shines ...

... enough to set in motion the healing of a mighty Syrian commander. She had no assurance that she would be believed, yet she spoke. She had no personal gain, yet she acted with compassion. Hers was a faceless ...

... that a sincere, guiding cheer from one individual can be more powerful than the collective noise of a crowd. Iván’s actions offer several profound lessons. True encouragement is not about seeking personal ...

... has implications for growth in all facets of our lives, from the spiritual to the mundane. Personally, my theme for the year is “growth and persistence” and this transformation can only happen if I cultivate ...

... you last read, studied, or meditated on the Word of God? Let us reflect on these three ACTIONS, three PLACES, and three PERSONALITIES, and make it a priority to have quiet time with God as we journey ...

... is dull, pushes away the plate and loses a taste for thankfulness. Carve out a slice of your time, take a personal inventory. Thank God for the raw “gari” and pepper as well as for the roasted steak ...

... unexpressed gratitude is ingratitude. Why are we not thanking God? We live in a world where materialism and modernism are reigning. We are always setting very high personal projections for ourselves ...

...  As the world faces unprecedented challenges in recent times, so are we likely to have to deal with our personal struggles too. Let us do well to acknowledge God’s love in our lives by loving Him back ...