We are in the last days and as we take on a new year, we are closer to the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For every promise in any season, there is the ‘God-ward’ side as well as the ‘man-ward’ side: God declares His Word to us and we need to play our part for the Word to come to pass in our lives. He watches...
Anytime we have a difficulty in doing what is right, or what is expected of us, we say we have a problem. Whenever we face a challenge that demands a price be paid to solve, resolve or reconcile, we say we have a problem. An obstacle or handicap to overcome, a limitation to exceed, and...
Ephesians 2:19-22 states we are to be built together as a habitation for God, for Him to dwell in the Spirit. We are to grow into a holy temple in the Lord. This should be true for every relationship and especially for every church as a household of God. Every household holds a family with...
Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” God reveals Himself to those who know Him. No-one can know God beyond His revelation of Himself. Any opinion of God that is man-made...
UNDERSTANDING INSECURITIESWe all have insecurities and these come up very much in our interpersonal relationships. My wife has done a series of messages on "Overcoming Insecurities" and "Winning the Identity Battle", I highly recommend these. The foundation of this problem is the fallen nature of man. When Adam and Eve fell from glory, the first...
Integrity demands living by principles rather than by impulsiveness or so called situational ethics. Principles act as the key to consistent behaviour especially when these principles are based on reality or spiritual foundations in the Word of God. In every aspect of life the bible has principles that if applied, can form the foundation for...
Mark 1:35 “In the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place and there He prayed”. We miss out a lot when we don’t start the day with our priorities right. Time with God should be our first assignment in the day. The principle of sowing...
Apostle Paul refers to giving as a grace, and I have found out that giving is a major key to the operation of grace in our lives. The attitude and stance of being a giver activates grace in the life of a believer. I am talking about the giving that is motivated by the love...
Learning Some of Life's Unchanging Lessons for Leaders Life is full of lessons. Life has its pains and joys. We all love to minimise the pain and extend the joys. Some of the pains and joys in life are short-lived and some are long-lived. It is in our best interest to learn how to make the...
Our decisions and habits are influenced by the knowledge and wisdom we possess. Knowledge and wisdom provide us with information and insights that can guide our decision-making process. They help us understand the potential consequences of our actions and enable us to make more informed choices. Developing good habits is often linked to having the...