So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 (NKJV) Be swift to hear what? What have you been hearing lately? Where are you getting your information from? Who and what areContinue reading “Be Swift to Hear”
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Don’t Wait!
Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. Proverbs 27:1 (NLT) While watching the first episode of the Crown’s new season, I was struck by an incident that happened. An argument occurred between Prince Charles and his uncle – Lord Mountbatten over the phone. On ending the conversation, even thoughContinue reading “Don’t Wait!”
Look For Me
For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life].Continue reading “Look For Me”
It Can Take Time
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) “A new creation” meaning being restored to God, “the old” meaning our selfish lifestyles and “the new” meaning being transformed into the likeness of Christ. It is important to knowContinue reading “It Can Take Time”
In His Presence
Riding on the wings of Praise I got to the Throne Room of Grace Away from my worries and cares But surprisingly I wasn’t the only one there There were guards and messengers moving around at the Master’s service And there were also people waiting patiently to see the King of kings The roomContinue reading “In His Presence”
What’s in a Name? (Part 2)
“And you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) It is not so much about the name but the person behind the name! The name of Jesus represents all His finished work on the cross, fulfilling God’s divine plan of redemption and salvation, victory over sinContinue reading “What’s in a Name? (Part 2)”
What’s in a Name? (Part 1)
Right from the inception of time, humans have been known and identified by names. Genesis 2:19 describes how God brought all the animals to Adam to give names but before the assignment, God made sure the man also is known and identified by a name, Adam. A person’s name is their identity and living upContinue reading “What’s in a Name? (Part 1)”
Eve (Part 2)
On that fateful day, I remember walking near the tree that we weren’t meant to touch. I was slightly curious, well … I had been for a while now. Suddenly the snake was at my side. I can’t even remember what he said to me. Before I knew it as if hypnotised, I grabbed oneContinue reading “Eve (Part 2)”
Eve (Part 1)
Hello, my name is Eve. I’m over a hundred years old, the thing is, I can’t say how old I am exactly. All this counting of years started after all the trouble. One thing I can’t believe though, is that the trouble is all my fault. Yes, my fault! Before all this started, we –Continue reading “Eve (Part 1)”
Though it didn’t happen…
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NKJV It was on the 22nd of June 2011, I was expecting some funds for a project but it didn’t come through. While washing up the dishes inContinue reading “Though it didn’t happen…”
Hills and Valleys 