“When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, and He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed...
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“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers but threw the bad away. So will...
“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers but threw the bad away. So will...
“…Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore. And He told them many things in parables…”(cf Mathew 13:1-22) The Word of God is a seed and a potentially mighty seedWhen God’s Word is uttered,...
What is Greatness? In every life God created there’s a deposit of greatness. For Joseph, that deposit was the gift of dreams. Your key to greatness might usher you through crisis before bringing you to greatness. The deposit of greatness can be submerged, exchanged, drowned, stolen or dimmed. Greatness...
“The fear of the Lord leads to life, so that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil”– Proverbs 19:23 The best text reflection I read on the fear of God comes from David W. Dyer, founder of “A Grain of Wheat” Ministries Publication. He wrote: “The fear of God...
“The heart of spiritual discernment is being able to distinguish the voice of the world from the voice of God” (Anonymous) Thinking through a range or couple of options after which you settle for one, is simply making choices. We give thanks to God for the free will offered...
“So then faith cometh by hearing,and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17). The Part 1 of this piece emphasized that we must create time to hear the Word of God so that we can have faith come into our lives. If you do not give yourself the opportunity to...
Consequently, faith comes from what is heard, and what is heardcomes through the preached Word of Christ (Romans 10:17) Let’s begin with some online definitions of faith. Faith has been defined as a complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Faith is a strong belief in the doctrines...
This Part 2 continues to look at the choice of association. Like the Part 1 of this piece indicated, that any man or woman who does not take the time and trouble to spell out his or her own pathway and destination, will follow along any pathway as dictated...
The title of this piece is meant to remind the reader of one word – Association. The freedom to associate with any one or any group is a human right that we cherish greatly as human beings. Freedom of Association is a fundamental human right proclaimed in the Universal...
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’”. Jeremiah 29:11 Everyone wants to become better; and everyone wants to make progress. However, some may want it more than...
Let’s face it. Several gender bills were presented before Lawmakers of the National Assembly on March 1, 2022. The Legislative House voted against a bill that was meant to provide for affirmative action whereby women have at least 35 per cent in political parties’ administration. They also voted against...
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against the spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12) As mentioned in part 1 of this article, we are both human and spiritual beings. Hence, what we...
Some persons will tell you that struggles are a part of the human life. This mainly emanates from the fact that the human life is finite and has limitations. However, the existence of struggles could be far less important than how the individual is in position to face the...
Take a pause and think about this: Your life lies in your mind and in the beliefs you hold on to. Your life and how it is taking shape is a function of your beliefs. Your mind is very powerful in shaping INTO BEING the things you want or...