Make Time to Pray

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

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

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

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

Trained to Love

There are many areas of our lives where training is required; we train our children as well as our pets. If you want your child to dance, you send him or her to dance classes where the child would be trained to become a dancer. This is true for every aspect of our lives;  in … Continue reading Trained to Love

Trusting in the Promises of God

We saw that David expressed his hope in God.  His hope was based on the faithfulness of God. We too can home in the Lord our God. Isaiah 40:31 AMP But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]Will gain new strength and renew their power;They will lift up their wings [and rise … Continue reading Trusting in the Promises of God