The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!Number 11:4-6 We … Continue reading Can We Stop and Listen?

When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” Luke 5:8. They knew the sea and were skillful at what they did as experienced fishermen. A whole night without a catch, they stood at the shore, mending their nets, … Continue reading Encounter the Glory of God in Jesus

“What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me.”Job 3:25 Have you noticed that success has a way of imprisoning the heart and mind in a place where the fear of what could go wrong rules? There is an insidious tormentor that unsettles the minds of people, regardless of their financial … Continue reading When Fear Drives our Perspective

“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Acts 17:11 The year 2020 will end shortly, and another year will dawn on us. As Christians worldwide gather in Churches to … Continue reading Be Noble In Character

Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him1 kings 18:21 Fear drove Obadiah when he met Elijah after his long search for him. He presumed what he did not know. Elijah was not going anywhere. He was … Continue reading A Choice to Make

Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him”1 Kings 18:21 Fear drove Obadiah when he met Elijah after his long search for him. He presumed what he did not know. Elijah was not going anywhere. He was … Continue reading A Choice to Make

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his handPsalm 37:23-24 Firms steps. No one can appreciate them better than a mountaineer. One false step on the steep and treacherous slopes of a mountain and disaster … Continue reading Firm Steps

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever – Psalm Psalms 118:1 On the fourth Thursday of November every year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day. It is the preeminent and most celebrated federal holiday in that country because of what the day stands for. It is a day people express gratitude to God … Continue reading We Have Cause to Thank God

But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.Acts 27:22 Courage comes from what we believe is possible despite the scare of it. My belief makes me courageous. But I have found a bigger truth. I am brave when I put … Continue reading Learning to Be Courageous