Life is war
... After that, they had a perpetual mental war on how to maintain a relationship with God.
Physically, we are all fighting a perpetual war for health, wealth, positions and possessions. You need to fight ...
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Boast in the Lord!
“For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” (NIV) 1 Corinthians 4:7
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Where your heart is…
... wealth, family, possessions, career, marriages, children, hobbies etc. Most of us are happy and peaceful when all is going well however, in difficult moments, we are awake throughout the night thinking ...
Do you want to see good days?
... belief that almost scares people into believing giving alms to beggars in our societies can be a bad omen because most of them are evil and will drain our financial wealth. See how the bible throws this ...
Silver or gold I do not have
“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” (NIV) Acts 3:6
Peter and John stood at the temple gate, not as wealthy ...
What do you have that you did not receive?
... God are without repentance (Romans 11:29). To some, He gives wisdom; to others, eloquence, strength, or wealth. But when gifts begin to speak louder than the Giver, something sacred is lost. How often ...
What do you desire for?
... of our desire. What then do you desire for in this world as a Christian and a child of God? Is it earthly or worldly wealth? Is it worldly power? To be a prominent person? Or Is it spiritual matters as ...
The cost of discipleship 2
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Paul gave up position, wealth, popularity, friends, family and his health to be a disciple. He thought more about what he gained than what he lost in this life. He counted all he gave up as nothing. ...
Can I be Trusted?
... nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...
Can God trust you?
... Job is one book in the Bible that inspires many a lot. It serves as a source of lecture that shows how great a man of wealth could stand against all odds after an enormous loss of all his possessions, ...
God in the changing world
... engage in all sinful ways to obtain physical wealth. Ephesians 4:28 still applies; thieves should steal no more and work with their hands.
Frequent family breakdown is another new practice. God expects ...
But it seems right!
... lead us far from Him.
A wealthy man in the New Testament believed he had done everything right. He followed the commandments and lived a moral life. Yet when Jesus told him to sell his possessions and ...
This is God’s will for you!
"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."(NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Every time I study God’s word and hear the phrase “God’s will”, I don’t know ...
Appreciation
... you were, where you have reached and the future ahead and thank God. “Then you say in your heart, 'My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth. And you shall remember the LORD your God, ...
This is God’s will for you!
"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."(NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Every time I study God’s word and hear the phrase “God’s will”, I don’t know ...
My debt of forgiveness
... wrong they did. I have learnt in my short years of knowing God that forgiveness, whether to yourself or to others is for our own good. It is for our own sanity, spiritual growth and wealth in the Lord ...
A Peaceful Life
... but we are still a long way to go. Many people think wealth is the only way to peace and happiness. If this is true, we should be experiencing more peace since man has now discovered more wealth than ever ...
Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 2)
... a matter of hours, he had lost virtually everything he possessed- from wealth to his health, then rejection, slander and the test on his relationships. Unfortunately for him, he had no idea of what was ...
Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 1)
... Job), has a lot to teach us in our times of difficulties too. A man whose earlier and latter blessings in life had sandwiched such indescribable throes of pain and suffering. Job had lost his health, wealth, ...
The Christian Mindset – Mind for God
... not in them” (NIV) 1 John 2:15.
What are the things in the world that men choose to love instead of God? Wealth (Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13) and themselves (2 Timothy 3:2).
What does our love for the ...