It is written of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2: 6-7, while they (Mary and Joseph) were there, (Bethlehem), the time came for the baby (Jesus) to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there Read more
On this special season of celebrating the birth of our savior Christ Jesus, we wish our family of Christ Jesus worldwide, and the entire world and his creation which he came to redeem, his eternal peace; his eternal joy and happiness; his eternal light and life; his eternal healing and Read more
Oftentimes, we pray for long life and health, forgetting strength. Life or health without strength detracts from their full benefits. So, Isaiah 51: 9 says, Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Among the instruments of God’s deliverance is his mighty arm hence Isaiah 33: 2 says Read more
Loneliness does not enhance our spiritual growth. Feeling the company of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ edifies him greatly and in that we become fulfilled. Loneliness suggests Jesus is not with us or that we need more than Jesus. He said in John 15: 5 I am the vine; Read more
We sometimes feel lonely, which is not a pleasant experience. David said in Psalms 102: 7, I lie awake; I am like a lonely bird on the housetop. Loneliness arises from changing situations. Lamentations 1: 1 says how lonely sits the city that once was full of people! How like Read more
Gifts appear cultural and normal. However, the motives behind them may not be visible. Accepting them without caution may ruin us unless we are directed by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5: 15 says be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise. Jesus said in Matthew Read more
Jesus, wishing to avoid the crucifixion prayed in the garden of Gethsemane saying, in Matthew 26: 39, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not that I want but what you want.” Although Jesus had come to die to save the world, the prayer Read more
Jesus took his disciples to pray in the garden of Gethsemane. He felt tormented by the agony of death at the hand of the people orchestrated by the Pharisees and scribes. He was also aware that his disciple called Judas whom he trusted had compromised his faithfulness to his course. Read more