The conclusion is a vital component in a speech. It gives the speaker another opportunity to remind the listeners of the key points that were shared. This allows the listeners to recall why the topic was important and why this topic is relevant to the listener. When the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to … Continue reading Mature Joyfully
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Hosanna: Save, I Pray!
Yesterday, we celebrated Palm Sunday. People all around the world waved palms as they worshipped and celebrated our Lord and King. Why do we do this? It is a tradition that many undertake without paying attention to what happened and why. In Mark 11, there is an account of the event we call Palm Sunday. … Continue reading Hosanna: Save, I Pray!
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!
Trust God’s Faithfulness in 2024!
What a blessing to cross over into a new year. We all can think of someone or some people who crossed over with us in 2023 and are not here in 2024. What does that say? It says that we have experienced the goodness and faithfulness of God. God chose to spare our lives to … Continue reading Trust God’s Faithfulness in 2024!
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!
Dark Days: New Beginnings!
Dark days! We don’t like them; we don’t want them, but they are a part of our lives. Dark days are filled with sorrow, but they develop character. When we persevere even in the face of difficulty, we mature into the people God created us to be. It’s like a garden; as much as we … Continue reading Dark Days: New Beginnings!
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
Kindness Remembered
In the book of Esther, we meet a man whose act of kindness was remembered at the right time. It happened during the reign of King Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia. Mordecai, the uncle of Queen Esther, uncovered a plot to assassinate the king. Mordecai told Esther and she told the king, and … Continue reading Kindness Remembered
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
Victory Walk 