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
Jesus continued to teach and discuss the beatitudes as follows:- The merciful Matthew 5:7 says, blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. This is a call to forgive one another just as Christ has forgiven us, Colossians 3:13. Jesus said we should forgive seventy times seven, Matthew 18:22. Read more
In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus had cause to teach about life and the kingdom of God. In Matthew 5:1 Jesus demonstrated passion when the multitudes were hungry spiritually. He did not retire to pursue his comfort on the mount but to pray for God’s intervention in the lives of the multitude. Read more
Many religions have suggested the way to God as God’s approved seal. This has created confusion in the minds of many believers and God’s people. Jesus resolved this confusion and conflict in his time and in contemplation of future generations. He said, I am the way, and the truth, and Read more
Blood has since time immemorial been associated with our spirituality. Every human being has blood and every blood is unique and sacred so the bible says that whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image, Genesis 9:6. Read more
Challenges, trials and temptations are part of life in God’s creation. Deuteronomy 32:4 says, The Rock, his work is perfect; for all his ways are justice. That is why the Lord wants us to give thanks always in all things, 1 Thessalonians 5:18. The bible says God will not withhold Read more
People have many versions for why Jesus was crucified. Some are true, others not. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven, Matthew 12:31. What is the biblical account? Biblical prophecy It was in fulfillment of prophecy. Not all perpetrators and those who betrayed him knew of the prophecy. Read more
The cross features prominently in Christian tradition. The cross was before, during and after Christ Jesus for different and varied reasons and accounts. Appreciating its value or relevance throughout time should edify the believer. The history The cross was used by the Babylonians centuries before Christ. Prior to Jesus’ death, Read more
In Micah 1-3, the bible said the target of the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem included their high places. Biblically, high places are places of worship of gods, social activities and meeting places for the powerful in society. Spiritually, high places include the treasures of man’s heart or what controls Read more