For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV))He is probably 20 years old, half my age. He is handsome, kind and combs his hair facing backward, which makes him look even … [Read more...]
The Sting of Negativity. It’s time to be courageous.
“So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart.” Nehemiah 4:6 (NIV)Sometime back I made a phone call that I had been dreading to make. It was to someone too important for me to even attempt calling.I had their number from a friend. … [Read more...]
The Power of Confession
“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them." Mark 11:22-23(NIV)In my 40+ years of life, I have noticed … [Read more...]
What does the Bible say about time?
Ever wondered what does the Bible say about time management and wasting? Have you ever caught yourself wondering what does our time on earth mean?Like why did God create time? Or why does it matter so much to us? Or what makes time so special? If our souls are indeed eternal, why does time even … [Read more...]
Iron Sharpens Iron. Standing up for Christ.
I think it is more than a coincidence that one of the first things we learn about Jesus adult ministry is that after forty days in the wilderness he refuses to make a deal with the Devil.While Jesus had to be in a physically weakened state, Satan offered him the whole world but Jesus would not … [Read more...]
The Early Church. A Survey of the Patristic Context.
The Full Deposit of FaithOur Christian faith, regardless of denominational affiliations, is essentially an ancient religion seeking to express itself in the modern world. In the vast religious and spiritual landscape of the modern world, it can be difficult to attain a firm grasp on any given … [Read more...]
What is the Holy Bible all about? Who wrote the Bible?
Are you looking for answers to the following questions: What is the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? and How to read the Bible? This article gives you some answers to all three questions.We have also put together a video on the authors of the Bible, its purpose, meaning and a guide to reading the … [Read more...]
Spiritual Gifts. How to know and embrace yours.
Understanding Spiritual Gifts. We all have something we are good at, right? To be truthful, it’s not always that easy to figure out right away what we are good at. There are so many different things out there that one can dream about and chase after, and yet, it can be terrifying when our dreams do … [Read more...]
The Davidic Covenant and its Preserving Power on the Nation of Israel.
In the Old Testament, God said to King David, “I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come forth from you, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” (2 Samuel 7:12-13) So what is the Davidic … [Read more...]
Who is the Holy Spirit | Holy Ghost. His personality, work and emotions.
The Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost,) is the third divine person of The Trinity. Introduction - You and I are each one person – body, soul and spirit. We live in a physical, three-dimensional world in which we can see, smell, touch and hear.My body is the visible me that people know. My soul and … [Read more...]