When the children of Israel were going through testing, were they really supposed to express gratitude and thanksgiving in the midst of it? When they were surrounded and in a hopeless situation, did God really expect them to have a joyful reaction? Absolutely! That was the secret to getting out […]
“Love does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5 When you focus on what you have to offer instead of the needs of others, they discern it and quickly lose interest. Even in an endeavour as […]
“When Jesus came down from the hill, great crowds followed him. Then a man with a skin disease came to Jesus. The man bowed down before him and said, “Lord, you can heal me if you will.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man and said, “I will. […]
“Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 Louisa Stead had always felt a calling to […]
“By my God I can leap over a wall.” Psalm 18:29 John Maxwell writes, ‘When you come face-to-face with a problem, how do you react? Do you ignore it and hope it will go away? Do you feel powerless to solve it? Have you had such bad experiences trying to […]
“My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early!” Psalm 57:7,8 In the Bible, when things are repeated, it shows importance and conviction. So, repeating the word FIXED in the […]
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” Psalm 100:4 This Scripture tells us exactly how to come boldly into God’s presence. We are to come to Him with thanksgiving. Thanking Him draws us closer to our Father and helps […]
“You will lie down and sleep soundly.” Proverbs 3:24 How are your sleep habits? Do you go to bed at a certain time and get up at a certain time? Or do you allow events, people, deadlines, or other circumstances dictate your sleep schedule? It’s wise to allow yourself adequate […]
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 God’s word is so powerful! The Bible is not just another book. There are […]
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:9-10 God looks at our hearts, not just at what we do and accomplish. We can do actions in the name of love but […]
‘He Who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”’ Revelation 21:5 It’s said that the Titanic sank because of cheap rivets and poor planning. Faced with a shortage of quality bolts, the shipbuilders used substandard ones that popped when the ship hit the iceberg. So, how […]
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able […]
“Set your minds on things above.” Colossians 3:2 Setting your mind is similar to setting the temperature of your AC, it determines the climate you live in. You need to set your mind on God’s Word! Instead of trying to stop thinking wrong thoughts, which immediately brings to mind the […]
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak.” James 1:19 To have a good relationship with someone, you must have good communication. And good communication is based on two things: talking and listening! Stop and consider some of your recent conflicts and try […]
“The kindness of God leads you to repentance.” Romans 2:4 When you find yourself on the wrong road, repentance allows you to make a U-turn and head back in the right direction. It’s a huge blessing! Repenting doesn’t increase God’s desire to be with you; it just increases your capacity, […]