Proverbs 4:23 says “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” What does it mean to guard your heart according to the bible? The heart is a powerful thing and what is inside our hearts is what controls our desires, our attitudes and our outlook in life. So how we […]
Lessons learnt from the Story of Joseph
One of the most popular stories that is taught in Sunday school is the story of Joseph. It is an amazing redemption story. Joseph was betrayed by his own brothers and sold as a slave ending up in prison until finally reaching the position of governor of all Egypt. This story even has a twist […]
Why Christians need to stop complaining!
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 […]
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 […]