Matthew 6:33 NLT Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Yesterday, I witnessed a beautiful example of teamwork during the praise and worship session. The lead singer briefly lost her voice, something I quickly noticed since I tend to be very observant — both a strength and a weakness at times. It seemed she was also tired, which is completely natural when serving wholeheartedly. As…
Read moreHaman was a man filled with pride. In Esther 3:5 (NLT), we see that Haman became very angry because Mordecai refused to bow down or show him respect. Then, in Esther 5:9 (NLT), Haman’s anger flared up again when he saw Mordecai sitting calmly at the gate, not standing or acting afraid when Haman passed…
Read more1 Peter 5:8 NIV “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” The real enemy in our lives is the devil. It’s not your colleague who seems to be against you, your employer, your maid or nanny, your HR manager, your husband…
Read moreProverbs 18:22 (NLT) says, “The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favour from the Lord.” I’ve been reflecting on this verse for a while, and I’ve realised something important. The man who finds a wife finds a good thing. There’s a reason why your wife is a good thing in…
Read morePsalms 141:3 NIV “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” I often struggle with anger, and when I’m angry, I tend to say hurtful things in retaliation. That’s why this verse speaks to me personally. We, and especially I, need to ask God to place a guard…
Read moreMy friend Eve shared a powerful allegory with me. She said, “If you have tomatoes stored in your kitchen and they go bad, do you get angry at the tomatoes or blame the world because they’ve rotted? Do you say the person who sold you the tomatoes gave you bad ones, or that the tomatoes…
Read moreMalachi 2:13-15 MSG “And here’s a second offense: You fill the place of worship with your whining and sniveling because you don’t get what you want from God. Do you know why? Simple. Because God was there as a witness when you spoke your marriage vows to your young bride, and now you’ve broken those…
Read moreLuke 1:5-7 (NIV) states: “In the time of Herod king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. But they…
Read moreEphesians 5:25 (ESV) says, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” This verse calls husbands to love their wives in the same way that Christ loved the church. The phrase “gave himself up for her” refers to the ultimate sacrifice Christ made by laying down His life…
Read more1 Peter 2:17 urges believers to live with respect and love toward all people, while maintaining a reverence for God and respect for those in authority. “Honour everyone” means we should treat all people with dignity, regardless of their status or background. This reflects God’s command to love our neighbours. “Love the brotherhood” refers to…
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