“Silver and gold I do not have… (v6) Is Jesus enough? That’s a question many Christians need to ask themselves. They have abundant material possessions. But do these believers depend on Jesus? Or on their stuff! While having wealth is not condemned in Scripture as long as priorities are in order and the needs of […]

“You must get along with each other…” (1 Cor 1:10 TM) If you keep bailing out of relationship every time they hit troubled waters, get used to your own company – its the only company you’ll have! The best relationship you can hope for is an imperfect one you keep working on every day. Relationships […]

“Silver and gold I do not have… (v6) Is Jesus enough? That’s a question many Christians need to ask themselves. They have abundant material possessions. But do these believers depend on Jesus? Or on their stuff! While having wealth is not condemned in Scripture as long as priorities are in order and the needs of […]

“Gideon… crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit” (Judg 8:4 NKJV) Are you thinking of quitting? You believed you could make a difference until they poured criticism and cold water on you. At that point you decided it was easier to adjust your expectations to their opinion and just keep smiling. Don’t do it; God […]

“If anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things” (Phil 4:8 NIV) Imagine that you were really serious about running in a marathon. How likely is it you’d go on an all candy diet before the big race? The fuel you put into something determines its performance. Which is why it’s so ironic that […]

“And he departed;… and all men did marvel” (Mk 5:20) In Mk 1:40-45, an erstwhile leper went everywhere sharing the testimony of his healing with all and sundry, and in the process became a channel of blessing to many. Has God done something in your life? Go and share it with others. Never conceal your […]

“And the rain descended, it was founded upon a rock” (Matt 7:25) Apart from Abraham, another Bible character who benefited from great divine promise was Joseph. In (Gen 37:3-11) he saw his brothers bowing to him in a dream. This was followed by another dream in which the whole family including his father, bowed to […]

Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel. (2kgs 5:15) When I rear-ended a truck with my early new car, positive thoughts did not immediately come to mind. I was thinking primarily of the cost, the inconvenience, and the injury to my ego. But I did find some […]

“Relish life with the spouse you love…” (Eccl 9:9 TM) Marital happiness requires on environment of unselfishness. Two people deciding to live out what Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount will find happiness together. Each beatitude (what our attitude should be) begins with the word “blessed.” Which means ‘happy! True happiness is found […]

“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,” (Rom 4:20) Over the ages, promises have been made. Some were kept while others were not. Some were made by men while others were made by God. It takes a great God to make and keep […]