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
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