We have all worked with that one person who just can’t seem to stop complaining. They are never happy with anything they do and they always seem to be complaining, grumbling, and not happy about something or the other. Well, don’t be quick to judge cause chances are that person might be you. It is […]
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The Joy of the Lord is my Strength!
Nehemiah 8:10 says “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah had said this to the people after the wall had been rebuilt and people had gathered together to read the word of God. The joy of The Lord is something that only comes from knowing God and experiencing his […]
Praying for wisdom
One of the wisest men in the Bible was Solomon. In 1 Kings 3, we see that the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon could have asked for wealth or fame or power instead he asked for wisdom and God […]
Handling the Ups and Downs in life!
If you have ever been on a roller coaster ride then you know that constant feeling of being up and then down and then up and down again. The roller coaster ride is a perfect analogy to our Christian life. One moment we are up, feeling great then another moment we are down and things […]
Great is thy faithfulness!
The dictionary defines the word ‘faithful” as “remaining loyal and steadfast”. If you were to judge people in your life by this definition you will find very few who fit that definition. The Bible often describes God as being faithful. It is God’s nature to be faithful. He is not like human beings whose faithfulness […]
Rahab – The Story of Redemption
One of the unlikely heroes of the bible is Rahab. Her story is found in the book of Joshua and she is a key element in the story of the Battle of Jericho. In Joshua Chapter 2, we see Joshua send two spies to look over the land of Jericho and they stayed at the […]
Love your neighbor as yourself!
The dictionary defines the word neighbor as “one living or located near another”. By this definition, anyone who lives near you or is located close to you is your neighbor. The Bible also has a definition of the word neighbor and it may not be what you think it is. In Luke 10 25-29, we […]
The importance of reading our Bible!
Anytime we buy an electronic product at the store it usually comes with a manual. The manual is there to tell us how to use and operate the product. A well-written product manual will contain detailed instructions on how to operate the product and also a troubleshooting guide on common issues you might face with […]
Peace in the midst of Chaos!
The dictionary defines the word Chaos as “complete disorder and confusion“. Have you ever felt like this word aptly describes your life at certain times? Our lives are in a state of complete disorder and confusion sometimes and we don’t always know how to deal with these situations when they happen. As long as you […]
Unity in the Church Body
The Bible calls all believers to live together in unity and also worship together in unity in the Church. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1:10 “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be […]