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PULL THEM UP!
If you came upon a gardener sowing seeds (or seedlings) on land he had not cleared and which was full of thorns, what would be your first reaction?
Our Provident God
What you need to know is that no one, and nothing, can thwart what God in His goodness has planned for you...
How I Wish! – The Tragedy of Discontentment
The desire for more and more, the greener grass, the next chance, the next great thing – without regard for what one already has, has been the bane of many. The unhappiness it…
Happy New YOU!
It is a comfort that every New Year’s Day, we have the opportunity to declare our New Year resolutions. To be sure, we hardly keep our resolutions beyond the second week of the year, yet we…
Renewing Your Spirit: A Christian Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
As one year closes and another begins, we often feel a surge of motivation to set New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s to deepen our prayer life, serve more, be more present with…
Immanuel!
I can’t seem to wait to celebrate Christmas this year. I am embarrassed to admit that I have held my excitement in check since the beginning of October, and now that December is here, there is…
Prayer – Your Right and Your Power, Part III
There are some misconceptions about prayer. Yes, Christ did say that if we should ask for anything in His name, He would do it, but sometimes we ask and do not receive. Indeed, many of us have…
Prayer – Your Right and Your Power, PART II
What is prayer? Prayer, as we know, is communication between us and our Maker. In spite of the many books written on the subject, I daresay there is no single formula for prayer, as it remains…
Prayer – Your Right and Your Power
In 1 John 3:1 it is written: “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God”. It is indeed amazing that the Creator of the universe and…
Friendships – The Power & Privilege of Choice
Peer pressure.
The very mention of it turns people off. Many scornfully consider it a youthful failing to be swayed by peers; they confidently believe that they are too old to succumb to…
RECALCULATING …THE ROUTE
Do you consider that you have strayed so far from God and what you know to be his moral standards, that there does not appear to be any route to redemption? Are you thinking (or do you…
WHEN WHAT YOU SEE IS “AS SMALL AS A MAN’S HAND”…
And He shall direct your paths.” It is the promise of divine guidance. But what do you do when after you have brought your plans to God, there is little evidence of God’s activity which you…
A Letter To The Discerning Woman – The Secret To Winning… On Your Knees
Womanhood is power. One woman used her power to change the destiny of a man who was born to bring deliverance to God’s people! Just imagine what Samson could have achieved if he had had a…
As He Helps
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. Proverbs 21:31 (KJV) In your pursuit of a career, do your best to prepare yourself for a good career. This includes…
The One Thing That Is Needful…
If you ever listened to or sang children’s songs as a child, you may remember a song, part of which is: “Gentle Jesus meek and mild…” It will therefore come as a surprise to you to read what…
WHEN WHAT YOU SEE IS “AS SMALL AS A MAN’S HAND”…
And He shall direct your paths.” It is the promise of divine guidance. But what do you do when after you have brought your plans to God, there is little evidence of God’s activity which you…
Overcoming Fear: Stepping Out in Faith, Not Doubt
The American writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie once wisely observed that “inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and…
Striving for Godly Excellence: A Christian Pursuit
I was looking for a dictionary in my bookcase when I came across Page Talbott’s Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World. Reflecting upon the valuable lessons I learned when I first read…
