For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh (2 Corinthians 10:3, KJV) If I asked you to state what the worst enemies of the Church and our Christian life are, I am certain I will get the usual answers: “satan” or “sin.” There is no doubt these are amongst Read More
The Flourishing Christian Life
No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD… (Isaiah 54:17, KJV) God’s decree for all those who serve Him, that means you and me in Christ, is that no weapon that Read More
Emotional healing for broken hearts
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; Because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted… (Isaiah 61:1, KJV) Jesus was anointed by the Father to heal hearts that have been broken by the affairs of life. The scripture uses Read More
What does it mean to die to self?
Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done (Luke 22:42, KJV) Jesus taught that the way to life is death. A mandatory requirement for a living and vibrant Christian life is dying to self. We have heard it referred to in many ways “ Read More
Be strong and of a good courage
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest (Joshua 1:9, KJV) The LORD laid this scripture in my heart a long while ago. It was both an instruction and command not only for Read More
One spirit with the Lord
But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit (1 Corinthians 6:17, KJV) There are certain truths in the scripture that make our hearts tinkle and tremble in awe as we fully understand what they are saying. 1 Cor. 6:17 above is one of such verses. It says whoever is joined or united Read More
When God shows up suddenly to turn things around
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed (Acts 16:25–26, KJV) Paul and Silas were mistreated in Read More
When poverty visits a man like an armed robber
How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man (Proverbs 6:9–11, ESV) One of the most astonishing truths I found Read More