Stretching the borders of my faith
The life of David is a perfect example of faith stretched to the limit…a great example for us!
Christian Life
Are God’s Ways Anything Like Mine?
God’s ways can be pretty baffling at times, especially when there is something critical at stake! This year has started in an interesting way. My first lesson for the year is currently in progress, and I am gradually learning that God’s ways are truly nothing like what I usually have in mind. Don’t get me … Read more Are God’s Ways Anything Like Mine?
No Excuses – We can be Strong and Courageous!
In the books of Deuteronomy and Joshua, Moses’s successor Joshua was told several times to be strong and courageous! Considering the challenging task that lay ahead of him – leading the Israelites into the promised land, it is no wonder that he had to be reminded to do so repeatedly!
Obedience to God – Is It Worth It?
Is obeying God worth all the hard work? A while back I wrote an article on why we must obey God. I reviewed that article today (Do I really have to obey God), and realized that though we Christians must not only obey God but also understand what the benefits of obedience are. Over the … Read more Obedience to God – Is It Worth It?
Simple Prayers
Have we forgotten how to make simple prayers that God hears? When I was in university, I had this knack of making simple prayers in sentence form (most of the time it was a single sentence), which were always answered. For some reason, a friend of mine would keep track of those prayers, and whenever … Read more Simple Prayers
I Surrender to Him
How easy is it to surrender to the Lord? Surrender is one of those topics that nobody ever wants to talk about, especially in the context of Christianity. Reason? Nobody wants to let God have full control over their lives, for fear that things will not go their way. In fact, for most people, as … Read more I Surrender to Him
The Ultimate Promise Keeper
God gives us the perfect example of how to keep promises – his promises are true! If asked, would you say that you know how to keep a promise? I still remember how we would do it when we were kids – we would interlock our little fingers and swear to keep the promise forever! … Read more The Ultimate Promise Keeper
With God, there are no coincidences!
Are there coincidences in God’s world? Does God do things by chance? People like to refer to the word coincidence as a happening of chance, or something that happens without prior planning or expectation. Now, for us Christians, is there such a thing as coincidence? I put it to you that for the more important … Read more With God, there are no coincidences!
God’s Word – What More Do You Need?
With God’s Word in our hearts and in our hands, our lives are sorted! When I was young, I used to love reading Bible stories. At the time, that’s all the Bible was to me – a book of captivating stories about Bible characters. As I grew older, however, I realized that the Bible was … Read more God’s Word – What More Do You Need?