Tale of the Boastful & the Humble
Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people…But the tax collector stood at a distance…and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner…. For all those who […]
Imperfectly Perfect
“Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarrelling over disputable matters. One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge […]
Grace – A Mystery
“And when they had received it, they complained against the landowner, saying, ‘These last men have worked only one hour, and you made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day. But he answered one of them and said, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you […]
Intimate or Transactional?
That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings… – Philippians 3:10 (NKJV) Sometimes, people meet and form a relationship simply because they hope to get something from them. Others sometimes, meet people because they want to cultivate a solid bond of fellowship that leaves a positive impression […]
Who Are You?
“But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore, his father came out and pleaded with him. So, he answered and said to his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make […]
Secure in His Love
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) God gives principles and instructions in His word for you to live by just like your earthly father or mother would to guide you. But […]
God-Ordained Relationships
“God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” – Psalm 68:3 (NKJV) God puts people in your life for a reason, from family to other groups of people in the community. When life’s temptations make you want to reject relationships, remember that […]
Forgive and Restore
“Repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” – Acts 3:19 (NIV). God loves you dearly. And He is willing to give you the best and bring out the best in you. The extent to which He values you cannot be measured. He […]
Run Your Race
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangled. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. – Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, so is everybody else. And as […]
Make Impact!
‘Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them.’ – Romans 12:6a (NKJV) Every gift and talent that God has given you is for the benefit of others. Acts of kindness go a long way to touch the lives of others, no matter how little. Never wait […]