Category Archives: Life

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”

The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race. From his throne he observes all who live on the earth. He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do. – Psalms 33:13-15 (NLT) Eagles’ eyes, fixed on the sides of their head, give them a nearly panoramic vision. And while most humans haveContinue reading “More Than Eyes in The Sky”

The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins. So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove thatContinue reading “Supplements of Faith – Final thoughts…”

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection and brotherly affection with love for everyone. – 2Continue reading “Supplements of Faith – Love for Everyone”

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection… – 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NLT) The King James’ versionsContinue reading “Supplements of Faith – Brotherly Kindness”

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness. – 2 Peter 1:5-6 (NLT) What is godliness? Collins defines it as, “the qualityContinue reading “Supplements of Faith – Godliness”

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance…– 2 Peter 1:5-6 (NLT) Looking at steadfastness, I am not really surprised it is listed right after self-control. OtherContinue reading “Supplements of Faith – Steadfastness”

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control…– 2 Peter 1:5-6 (NLT) The biblical description of “self-control” is not a gritted teeth determination to control our emotions and desires. Self-control is aContinue reading “Supplements of Faith – Self-Control”