Is This Love? Part 1
Love indeed is all encompassing! The book of 1 Corinthians gives the best definition of what love is and isn’t. I have come to love The Message translation of the Bible – it gives a whole new understanding to God’s word, and it breaks it down so much that even an unlearned person has no […]
The Truth About Friendships, Loyalty and Christianity
I have been thinking a lot lately about how it has become so easy to betray people and move on like nothing is happening. It now looks like every week, I hear one story of betrayal or the other and I just cannot understand it. Whatever happened to being there for one another? Whatever happened […]
#SundayDevotional: I Was Created To Make An Impact
Excerpt from Ayo Otuyalo’s book A Personal Prayer Guide: Bible Verse: Dear Theophilus, in the first volume of this book I wrote on everything that Jesus began to do and teach… (Acts 1:1) This text points out that Jesus made such an impact that the author had to write all about it. Have you allowed the problems […]
7 Prayer Hymns Every Christian Should Know
In my article last Sunday, I mentioned incorporating hymns into your personal devotion. Here are seven prayer hymns that have blessed believers over the centuries. 1. Sweet Hour of Prayer This hymn was written by a blind pastor named William Walford in the mid-nineteenth century. Though he was blind, his mind was very active. He wrote […]
3 Simple Ways to Enrich Your Daily Devotion
Spending an hour or two in the presence of God sounds impossible to many believers, and the thought frightens others who ask, “What will I be doing?” Well, exactly what you will be doing in eternity, so it’s best to practice here in time. Instead of hurriedly reading a verse or chapter of the Bible, […]
7 Reasons to Revive Your Prayer Life Now
Every Sunday our churches are full; but are we and our society transformed by the love and light of Christ? We sing, “I’m walking in power!” but are we, really? Many of us can quote scriptures, but when it comes to aligning our lives with God’s precepts, we are nowhere to be found. Where is […]
#SundayDevotional: God Cares About You
Are you discouraged and afraid? Fear not for the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob loves you! He will never leave nor forsake you, so relax and be at peace today. Here are prayer points and bible verses that will assure you of God’s unfailing love and strengthen you for a victorious week: 1. God […]
6 Ways to Tackle Personal Weakness as a Christian
Is there any one that fails? Is there anyone that falls? Am I the only one in church today feeling so small? ~ Casting Crowns, Stained Glass Masquerade. Personal weaknesses are character flaws or habits present in the life of a believer that he/she wants to change. At first it appears easier said than […]
Must a Christian Attend Church?
What is fellowship? It is the coming together of believers to communicate together with God in His presence. There are people who believe in Jesus as Lord and Saviour- Christians- who don’t gather with other believers to have fellowship. And it didn’t start today. In the book of Acts, we were told that the followers […]
Getting Desired Results Through Positive Affirmations
By Gbenga Ogunko “ …I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth.” – Daniel 10 verse 21 As a child of the Living God, it is possible to get the desired result you want anytime you want it. What is the vehicle for delivering these expected results or being […]
Book Review: God’fessions by Goke Coker
God’fessions Author House, 2012 ISBN 978-1-4772-9125-2 Do you know what God’s Word says about you? Are you familiar with His promises in the Bible? Thanks to the widespread message of positive confessions, you may already be aware of the power of words, and cognisant of the fact that what you say goes a long […]