There are many seasons in life. Sometimes we are happy; sometimes we are sad but, in all seasons, we look to God for strength and direction. There is always the inclination to chart our own course. We believe that we can best decide what we need in our lives. That is the way of the … Continue reading Wait! Let God Lead!
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Knowing God Brings Change!
One major difference between children and adults is that adults have experiences that will help to navigate the new. When God called Samuel, he had not point of reference. He knew that the only person who was within proximity was Eli, so it must have been Eli. David, on the other hand, had a different … Continue reading Knowing God Brings Change!
New Beginnings!
What do you do when you are in a difficult situation? Well, it’s easy to become depressed and feel forsaken. I gather that is the way the people of God were feeling in Isaiah 48. They forsook the God who delivered them from Egypt and were now living as exiles in Babylon. There is not … Continue reading New Beginnings!
Prince of Peace!
As we continue through this season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we cannot dismiss the things that are happening around us. We have unrest in various parts of the world and we long for change that will bring peace. We look at our communities and we realize that we need change also. … Continue reading Prince of Peace!
Yes! He Did It!
One of the most difficult things to do is wait. When you are on your way to work with public transportation, it’s annoying when the buses and trains are not on schedule. So, we stand, look into the distance, and complain about the quality of the service when the transportation is late. In Jeremiah 29, … Continue reading Yes! He Did It!
In His Presence
Children usually love to spend time with their parents. They will play with you and talk with you but there is something about going home with mommy and daddy. Where love exists, there is joy in the presence of that individual. We have someone who loves us so dearly that He laid down His life … Continue reading In His Presence
Safety in the Lord!
Walking is something we take for granted; you put one foot in front of the other and you go. It is so basic that you never give it another thought unless you stomp your toe. But for the most part, it’s automatic. That was true for me until vertigo stepped into my life. Walking is … Continue reading Safety in the Lord!
Make a Change: Be Thankful
Earlier we saw that we can walk in ungratefulness after the Lord has blessed us. However, we behave the same way towards those who cross our path. We are grateful for the actions that benefit us and when it’s over, that’s it; we are done. And yes, we behave just like that. In Genesis 40, … Continue reading Make a Change: Be Thankful
She Prayed: God Answered
John Damascene, an Arab Christian monk said, "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God." Most of the time, for us, prayer is the latter. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:18 NIV, “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds … Continue reading She Prayed: God Answered
Secrets Revealed through Prayer
It is the duty and responsibility of people of faith to engage in prayer. But what happens when we pray? Let us look at some people in the Bible who prayed and got a response from God. We love to get favorable responses to our request and when we pray, it’s not different. In Daniel … Continue reading Secrets Revealed through Prayer
Victory Walk 