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When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, came to kill them, Daniel handled the situation with wisdom and discretion.He asked Arioch, “Why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” So Arioch told him all that had happened. Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the king whatContinue reading “Waiting on the LORD”

But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. – Matthew 6:6 (NLT) Prayer is fundamental to our relationship with God in terms of our Christian growth and development. We are changed for good whenContinue reading “Have a Little Chat”

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. – 1 Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) We are in a world that is all about success, the newest, the biggest and focuses on self – I, me and mine! And with that emphasis, we look at how we canContinue reading “What Are You Pursuing?”

“Why should the name of our father disappear from his clan just because he had no sons? Give us property along with the rest of our relatives.” So Moses brought their case before the Lord. And the Lord replied to Moses, “The claim of the daughters of Zelophehad is legitimate. You must give them a grant of land alongContinue reading “Curveballs (Part 2)”

Moses brought their case before the Lord, and the Lord said to Moses, “The daughters of Zelophehad are right…” – Numbers 27:5-7(ESV). A “Curveball” is something unexpected and difficult to deal with that changes a situation. Sometimes when life throws us a curveball we accept it, deal with it and move on – we takeContinue reading “Curveballs”

You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. – Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) The world’s idea of peace is predicated on what you “bring to the table” and dependent on mutual agreement. When this is lacking, there’s usually conflict and war. We sometimes think that the possession or acquisition of certain things inContinue reading “True and Perfect Peace”

I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. – 1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT) We recently had an African banquet in church whereContinue reading “Our Differences Complements”

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) Over the last couple of months, I have experienced the faithfulness of God anew. So, on reading today’s Bible verse, it prompted a deeper reflection on the faithfulness of God. Sometimes we look at our situation or circumstances andContinue reading “God is Faithful”