What is prayer? Well different people would have a different response. What most people agree on is that prayer is communication. The difference is to whom the prayer is directed. The dictionary states that the communication is between man and either God or an object of worship. As people of faith, we know that it’s … Continue reading Make Time to Pray
Category: Christian Living
Life After Failure
When failure comes to mind, we always think of people just starting out like John Mark. But failure can happen to anyone irrespective of their level of experience or influence. F. Scott Fitzgerald said, ‘Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.’ It’s important to note that not every failure speaks the end of … Continue reading Life After Failure
A Repentant Heart
What do you think about when you hear the word repentance? Many times, we believe that repentance happens once in someone’s life because repentance precedes salvation. But as we saw yesterday, when we fail God, we need to find a place of repentance also. We need to acknowledge then forsake our sinful behavior. Acts 3:19 … Continue reading A Repentant Heart
Failing in Prayer
Previously, we looked at failure because of a lack of maturity. But there are other reasons why we fail in our personal lives and even in ministry. I saw this anonymous quote: ‘Starve your distractions, feed your focus.’ This could be a reason why we fail at those things where we desperately want to succeed: … Continue reading Failing in Prayer
Spiritual Maturity
Growth in every area of life is essential. Babies have regular checkups so the doctors can confirm that their growth rate falls into the realm of normal. The doctors weigh, measure, then chart their results on a graph to check their progress. The most heartbreaking news for parents is a prognosis of failure to thrive. … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity
Maturity Needed in Ministry
Failure! It is not something we like to think about and something we do not want to experience in our life. But whether we like it or not, it visits all of us at some time or another. We hate it when we attempt a project, and we are not successful. Failure can cause embarrassment, … Continue reading Maturity Needed in Ministry
Cast Down but Not Destroyed!
What happens next? Previously, we looked at the issues and actions that left people wounded and broken. But what do you do if you were left broken and wounded by your brothers and sisters? Do you feel justified to lie in that place allowing your brokenness to become your identity? That could be a dangerous … Continue reading Cast Down but Not Destroyed!
Renewing of the Mind
When we recognize that there will be conflict even in the most harmonious relationships, we need to renew our minds so that we can respond appropriately during conflict. Matthew 5:9 AMP “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God. Ephesians 4:26 … Continue reading Renewing of the Mind
In Conflict? Extend Grace
Recently I read a quote by Max Lucado that said, ‘Conflict is inevitable, combat is optional.’ I pondered over this for a while and started to think what that looked like in its extreme circumstances. I saw two groups of individuals on opposite sides of the street engaged in a very spirited disagreement. Then the … Continue reading In Conflict? Extend Grace
Walk in God’s Love
God expects us to love. It is not an option but a command. Therefore, we need to train ourselves and walk in God’s love. Ephesians 5:1-2 AMP Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly … Continue reading Walk in God’s Love
Victory Walk 