1 Corinthians 15:5 New International Version (NIV) “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” For meditation Life is so uncertain, and death is so threatening. Nothing consumes us more than what we think and do with life and death. Many times, we feel incompetent about our life, but there are … Continue reading Talking Life and Death
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Give Him the Joy
Ezekiel 14:12-14 New International Version (NIV) The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, if a country sins against me by being unfaithful and I stretch out my hand against it to cut off its food supply and send famine upon it and kill its people and their animals, even if these three men—Noah, Daniel and Job—were in it, … Continue reading Give Him the Joy
The Shimei Factor in Us
1 Kings 2:36-37 New International Version (NIV) Then the king sent for Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. The day you leave and cross the Kidron Valley, you can be sure you will die; your blood will be on your own … Continue reading The Shimei Factor in Us
Living With A Purpose
“They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid” (Mark 10:32) When we live life with a purpose, we are determined, fearless, and confident of victory. We do not avoid problems and difficulties. We accept them as realities of life … Continue reading Living With A Purpose
Prayer Made Simple
Matthew 6:5 New International Version (NIV) “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. For Meditation There is no showmanship in prayer (Matt. 6:5). … Continue reading Prayer Made Simple
Being Vigilant?
1 Chronicles 12:32 New International Version (NIV) From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; For Meditation King Saul was dead (1 Chron. 10:4). The men of Judah anointed David as king over the tribe of Judah (2 Sam. 2:4). But now … Continue reading Being Vigilant?
Living with Purpose
Mark 10:32 New International Version (NIV) They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. For Meditation When we live life with purpose, we become … Continue reading Living with Purpose
Are We Blind?
Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains” – John 9:41. Allow me to be a little personal this week. What is wrong with us in some of our nations in Africa? Why can’t we reckon the filth in our … Continue reading Are We Blind?
Expecting A Word of God’s Unfailing Love
Psalm 143:8 New International Version (NIV) Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. For Meditation How comforting it is to know that we can ask and expect God to affirm His … Continue reading Expecting A Word of God’s Unfailing Love