Grace is not automatic. It comes by God’s own decision. It is not as of right but the love and mercies of God almighty through Jesus Christ our Lord. We are undeserving of grace because of our sinful and rebellious nature against God. Nevertheless, God extends his grace to us Read more
The bible says that God is spirit and he that worships him must do so in spirit and in truth, John 4:24. By this bible verse, anything contrary to the truth as known in the spirit is a sham. What is presented as the truth yet something else is deception Read more
In times of adversity, we succumb to fear and doubt. Fear stems from a belief of hopelessness. This divides our front against the common enemy. The bible says a divided house or kingdom cannot stand, Mark 3:24-25; Matthew 12:25. This is one of the greatest weapons of the devil. Ezra’s Read more
The Bible says in 1 Peter 2:24 that by his wounds you have been healed. We also read from Isaiah 53:5 that he was wounded for our transgression, he was bruised for our iniquities, upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we are healed. Read more
Many do not see Christian ethics and values as different from other social values. However they appear different based on scripture. Christian values are based on God’s word and remain unchanged throughout the ages. In Job 23:13 the bible says God is unchangeable and who can change him? God does Read more
My father died quite young. It was devastating news. My father was our only source of financial and emotional stability. Words cannot describe my feeling of hopelessness, dejection and the void that his demise created. I confronted God with an obvious question, why me? So young in the faith, I Read more
Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas day. Though no one knows the exact date Jesus was born, Christmas day is dedicated to the birth of Christ or our remembrance. The recorded events and references associated with Jesus’ birth are not by chance. I pray Read more
God has set before us blessing and a curse to choose from, Deuteronomy 11:26. A serious mind will therefore count his blessings in order to appreciate God. Blessing is an undeserved favour from God. It encompasses God’s grace, mercy, love, providence, protection, presence and intervention in our lives. Many term Read more
Thanks is often predicated on receiving something positive or beneficial for someone. It shows appreciation or acknowledgement for a worthy course. It shows a cultured or mannered or civilized conduct within social context or norms. It opens the opportunity for repeated future assistance. It enhances relationships. Failure to say thanks Read more
Darkness enables us to appreciate light. Wherever there is light, darkness is dispersed. Darkness comes with fear and insecurity whereas light comes with clarity of vision and confidence. Light therefore brings meaning to life. In a chaotic state at creation, God commanded light and immediately, there was order, Genesis 1:3-4. Read more