Matthew 22:37 (KJV) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. The phrase “all or nothing” has become popular in business, sports, and many other areas of life. We are constantly challenged to “go big or go home.” But how does that mindset fit into our walk with God? In Matthew 22, Jesus tells us that we should be fully devoted to our…
Good Monday brothers and sisters. As we will continue next week with Philippians chapter 2. In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen. 1 Peter 5:10-11 NLT Let’s dissect this for a moment. It starts with the act of God, “In…
This is a real life story Finally. Today (Sunday 12th) at 7am, a Uganda Airlines plane flight No UR202 left Entebbe enroute Nairobi, onboard, someone special- a 74-year-old man called Wilson Dhabangi. This is why you should know about him. In 1996, I lost my father. As such, my mother had to work double to sustain us. Sometimes she spent weeks away from home. To be sure that I was getting a good education, she decided to take me to…
John 12:46 (NIV) I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. In this verse, we see the transformative effect of a relationship with Jesus. We were once in darkness, and now we are in the light. Jesus came into the world as a light, taking us out of the darkness once and for all. That darkness is both sin and a lack of knowledge about the Lord.…
One of the best ways to help children understand God’s love is to help them embed bible verses about God’s love in their hearts. “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11). Having Bible verses stored up in our hearts from childhood is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. It serves us in times of trial, distress, discouragement, and temptation. Without these bits of wisdom to guide us, we…
Gehazi uses the microphone to preach against Samson and the harlots, yet his eyes are on Naaman’s money… Judas preaching only against fornication every Sunday, forgetting that greed and covetousness can also lead a man our of glory… King Saul telling everyone how David is looking for attention and manipulating people to like him, without knowing that the spirit of envy and bitterness and jealousy can make a man lose his throne… Satan knew that fornication was the most prominent…
Compassion seems like a character trait that should come relatively easy for a Christ follower. I mean, we are the church. Our purpose is to spread the Good News and take care of others, specifically those who are in need. But over the last week many of us, some who call themselves Christ followers, have lacked compassion. Some have used their public voice in social media or personal blogs to tell the world (or their world) that bad things happen…
What does love require of me? This clarifying, but terrifying question should stand guard over our consciences. It should serve as a guide, signpost and compass as we navigate the unavoidable complexities inherent in every relationship. It should inform how we date, parent boss, manage, coach, obey parents and so forth. It should form a perimeter around what we say and do in our roles as parents, children, spouses, coworkers and neighbors. The question gives voice to God’s will for…
Proverbs 22:6 Start children off in the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. (NIV) As parents, it’s important we start our children off on a good foot. If we start them off trusting God and following His Word, as they get older, they will continue trusting God and following His Word. As parents, we all hope our children will grow up knowing and loving the Lord. Many of us view…
Reading the Bible together can not only be a sweet, memorable time for your family; it can also be an integral practice of discipleship for both your children and you as you discuss and memorize God’s word and promises. The following is a list of 30 Bible verses every kid should know as a guide that can be helpful as you begin memorizing scripture with your children. 1. James 1:27 – “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father…