Pain can make life difficult at times. Julius Caesar said, “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” Physical pain can be severe but most of the time, you can find relief with medication and time. Pain in the heart … Continue reading Keep Your Heart Pure: Never Avenge Yourself
Category: Christian Living
Safeguarding the Heart
Wale Olasoji said, “No matter how intentional you are to please God, you cannot live beyond what's in your heart.” The heart is the seat of who we are; it requires that we address all that is happening therein. Matthew 6:21 AMP For where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on … Continue reading Safeguarding the Heart
When Actions Expose the Heart
Life is about individuals and the relationships in their lives. In other words, it’s all about connections. Sometimes the connections produce a favorable outcome; sometimes they don’t. These connections play out in the relationships in the lives of individuals. What determines the actions of those connected to you? It’s the condition of their hearts. In … Continue reading When Actions Expose the Heart
Help! I Need a New Heart!
When we want to describe ourselves, we choose words that would put us in the best light possible. We choose words that convey strength of character, and high moral integrity. We would prefer words like ethical, honest, and reputable. After all, we are people of good character. So, it can be quite disturbing to read … Continue reading Help! I Need a New Heart!
Power in Unity: Singing in Your Prison
In every area of life, people find themselves working together. In schools, students are required to work as a group to accomplish a task. In the workplace, we must work together to get the job done. In sports, teammates work together to defeat their opponent. The same is true for people of faith. The Bible … Continue reading Power in Unity: Singing in Your Prison
Working Together Serving the Lord
In life, there is an effect for every action or activity. When the effect is positive, we call it a benefit; when the effect is negative, recall it a consequence. There are benefits when we work together.Matthew 18:20 NLTFor where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Proverbs 27:17 … Continue reading Working Together Serving the Lord
Love: Foundation of Harmony
I love to listen to choirs and groups. There is nothing more pleasing to the ear than musical harmony. The dictionary defines harmony as a combination of parts into a pleasing or orderly whole. In music we have harmony when two or more voices sing different notes together and the result is pleasing to the … Continue reading Love: Foundation of Harmony
Power in Unity
When we agree in a community of faith, things happen. It's easy to focus the issues that divide us but instead let us focus on the things that unite us. If we acknowledge that we serve the same God, then it's east to agree and find common ground. Psalm 133:1 NLT How wonderful and pleasant … Continue reading Power in Unity
Better Together: United for the Kingdom
In many groups and organizations, they strive for unity. In music, sometimes all the participants of a group or choir sing the exact same note, even if they must sing in different octaves; in other words, they are singing in unison. The objective is to have the sound of one voice. In the family of … Continue reading Better Together: United for the Kingdom
Deliverance Through Trusting God
When things go wrong and you face the challenges of life, people of faith will tell you to trust God. If you are not in that place, you often don't know what they mean. You are focused on the issue you are facing. The Bible is filled with characters who trusted God. When David faced … Continue reading Deliverance Through Trusting God
Victory Walk 