Ups and downs, but the Lord is faithful
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (NKJV) Lamentations 3:22-23
Life is full of highs and lows, ...
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What is your name?
... the strength needed to align our lives with God’s will (Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17). True elevation requires perseverance, striving toward the truth, and embracing God’s refining process (Philippians ...
Grow up (Part II)
... grow up and be fruitful. The addition of godly attributes such as faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, love in our lives (2 Peter 1:5-11) will greatly enhance ...
Still standing
... the persistent widow. Despite repeated refusals, she did not give up. Her perseverance eventually led to justice. This mirrors the kind of faith God desires—not one that fades when challenges arise, but ...
Commitment and wisdom
... me of another reference in James;
James 1:2-5 (NIV): Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ...
A Strong Faith
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James 1:3-4 says “…the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” We can see from this that God can actually ...
Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 2)
... that 'As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance...' (James 5:11). Thus, faithfulness to the end will yield a reward that will be lasting. (Rev. 2:10) ...
Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 1)
... over us and will never leave nor forsake any (Heb. 13:5). Tribulation produces a cascade of virtues including perseverance, proven character and hope (Rom. 5:3,4). And through it all, Job got drawn to ...
The blessing of trials
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that ...
Reputational Equity
"Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold" (NLT) Proverbs 22:1
Recently, one of the leading retail companies in UK employed me to join their ...
Satan knows
"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. (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11
People of today are so much embedded ...
Fighting temptation
"When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me”, for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and ...
Christianity must cost you something
“But King David replied to Araunah. ‘No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the LORD what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” (NIV) 1 Chronicles 21:24 ...
Are you a traitor?
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (NKJV) Romans 12:2
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Like the plantain tree
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely ...
Daniel’s Inspiration - Prayer
... has helped us to understand that we need to have a purpose, principles and perseverance to remain faithful in our Lord Jesus. Another arsenal for our Christian journey is Prayer. Many speak of it as the ...
And now about prayer!
Matthew 6:5-13
When the disciples asked Jesus for directions on how to pray, our Master took the effort to teach them some basic principles that constitute an effective prayer life. These principles ...
Standing out from the crowd
“You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by the crowd to twist justice.” (NLT) Exodus 23:2
Being a part of a group in undertaking ...
Not perfect yet
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; ...
I’m pressing on
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; ...