There is a character in the Bible who always baffle me; he is Jonathan, the son of King Saul. As the first son of the king, he was the heir to the throne. He was a man of integrity, and I always believe that he would have been a good king. But his father’s sin … Continue reading Friendship and Integrity: An Unbeatable Combination!
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God’s Wonderful Blessing: Salvation in Christ!
There is a saying that people use when the path to success favors someone they deed undeserving. People shake their heads and say that it's not what you know but who you know. Your connections can give you benefits. When God called Abraham, God told him, "All the families on earth will be blessed through … Continue reading God’s Wonderful Blessing: Salvation in Christ!
Loving God by Showing Kindness to Others!
There is not one person alive who has never been the recipient of the kindness of others. The fact that we are alive tells us that at some point in our lives, someone cared for us; someone was concerned about our welfare. As members of the family of God, we are expected to care for … Continue reading Loving God by Showing Kindness to Others!
Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
We live in a society that craves power; and many will do whatever it takes, even utilizing unethical practices, to gain power because we believe that the powerful is strong. The Bible gives us a radical journey to become strong. But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like … Continue reading Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
Choose Wisely: God Requires Accountability
A.W. Tozer said, "Men are free to decide their own moral choices, but they are also under the necessity to account to God for those choices. That makes them both free and also bound – for they are bound to come to judgment and give an account of the deeds done in the body.” Joshua … Continue reading Choose Wisely: God Requires Accountability
Show Your Gratitude, Revisited
As we approach Thanksgiving, our minds tend to revolve around the menu, the guests, and many other things. And, if we are not careful, we would not remember to express our gratitude to God for His goodness in our lives. Melody Beattie said: "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates … Continue reading Show Your Gratitude, Revisited
God Will Do It!
We live in a world today where everyone is in need of something. The poor say that they need money so that they can be happy. The wealthy say that they need peace of mind, so they might be happy. And those in between have a list of things they need to be happy. The … Continue reading God Will Do It!
Wisdom for Decision-Making
Previously, we looked at Elimelech and Naomi who used their senses to make decisions for their lives. There was famine in Bethlehem, and they looked and Moab and saw greener pastures. We need to be mindful when things look greener because I saw someone spray brown grass green. Gideon, on the other hand, didn’t use his … Continue reading Wisdom for Decision-Making
When Compassion Brings Change
We live in uncertain times and deal with a multitude of issues that those who went before us can even imagine. There is political unrest, uncertainty in the workplace and discord in the family. When we find ourselves amid these situations, we long for a place of peace and solitude. Where can we find peace? … Continue reading When Compassion Brings Change
Remember God and Stay Strong
What do you when things seem to be out of control? Many people focus on the situation and the difficulty they face. When you face these situations, just take a moment, and reflect on who God is. When you remember the storms that God have seen you through, the storm in your path loses its … Continue reading Remember God and Stay Strong
Victory Walk 