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On The Mark
“…for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Matt 6:8 God knows what we need before we ask Him. To some this assertion raises the question: Why then do we need to ask Him…
The Nuance That Makes New
The New Testament is replete with exhortations to love God as our first duty, and then to love others. It is an echo of what is contained in the moral law of God, communicated in the Ten Commandments.
His Presence – Our Help
How do you respond or even cope when a storm comes out of nowhere to upend your life, and threaten your peace - and sometimes, everything you have held dear?
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…
True and Enduring Significance Part II
Our God and Father has shown us how to achieve significance, through His word. In many biblical examples of how men and women similarly placed as us conducted themselves, we have a blueprint…
True and Enduring Significance
In the end, what we do for God and for others, especially how we help them on our common journey to eternity is what truly matters. A life of significance must therefore mean a life of…
Enduring Trials: A Christian Perspective on Overcoming Life’s Challenges
As we journey through life, it’s vital to remember that challenges are inevitable. Yet, even in the midst of difficulty, our Lord calls us to rise above them. We do this by fixing our eyes on…
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…
On The Mark
“…for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Matt 6:8 God knows what we need before we ask Him. To some this assertion raises the question: Why then do we need to ask Him…
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...
