You can usually tell when a person is experiencing difficult times. That’s because we tend to allow our circumstances to dictate our attitude. If everything is going well, we are almost certain to be happy. But bad news often turns our smile upside down. It does …
The Covid-19 pandemic seriously disrupted traditional church attendance and other related gatherings such as weddings and funerals. Virtual worship became a new thing for countless churches in 2020 because of the pandemic. Two and a half years later, some local churches remain in predominantly virtual worship …
Just talk to and listen to Christians today. Some express so much pessimism about the current state of Christianity. Yes, I have read some of the surveys about the number of churches closing and the decrease in church attendance in many denominations . Also, the growing …
Water baptism is one of the fundamental ordinances of the Christian faith. Jesus Himself was baptized by John the Baptist. In turn, Jesus ordained baptism by water when He gave the Great Commission. He told His disciples to go and make disciples and baptize them in …
“Everything is possible for him who believes,” Jesus said (Mark 9:23, NIV). Think about how powerful this verse is. It opens up a world of possibilities to those who believe. Literally, nothing is impossible to those who believe. Those words of Jesus have transformed my life. …
I love the Word of God. It is loaded with truth and revelation. It is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. I am convinced that no matter what challenges we face in life, excellent counsel exists in the Word of God. …
One of the most profound things Jesus said about prayer is found in Matthew 21:22. He said, “All things whatsoever you ask in prayer, believing you shall receive. Note the words “all things” and the word “whatsoever.” When we plug that verse into our life, however, …
Allow me to go down memory lane for a moment. I am reflecting on a series of events in my life in May 2016. For me, it was a loaded week or so. But also, it was a profound reminder of the need to value the …
How committed are you to remaining true to yourself? In chapter 14 of Paul’s letter to the church at Rome, he addresses a situation involving a mature Christian trying to impose his will upon another Christian. Specifically, Paul addresses a scenario in which the former tries …
