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Two warm lights glowing side by side at dusk

Christian Living

While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them (John 12:36)

Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:14: “Ye are the light of the world.

24 September 2023John 12:362 min read

Holy Spirit

Learn to Talk to the Holy Spirit

Many of us are familiar with praying to God the Father, and talking to the Lord Jesus Christ all the time.

24 September 20232 Corinthians 13:142 min read

A gentle flame of light above calm water

Christian Living

And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

In the 4th chapter of the book of Esther, we read how Esther had become queen, enjoying a wonderful life in the palace.

24 September 2023Esther 4:16 MSG2 min read

Warm lights of a hillside town at evening

Christian Living

I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold (Acts 7:32)

Though the Word of God teaches us about greatness, being greater than another should never be your dream.

24 September 2023Acts 7:322 min read

Faith

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils... (Mark 16:17)

In the days of Jesus, exorcism wasn’t a new thing as the Jews knew that demons were responsible for some afflictions.

24 September 2023Mark 16:172 min read

Christian Living

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices (2 Corinthians 2:11)

In a crucial moment when Jesus spoke about His impending death, Peter, one of the foremost disciples, took Jesus aside, objected and rebuked Him, saying, “...Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee” (Matthew 16:22).

24 September 20232 Corinthians 2:112 min read

Faith

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Society is built on trust; we have to trust its systems and structures; we have to trust the seeming goodness of the human person, but we cannot do it blindly.

24 September 2023Proverbs 3:5-62 min read

Holy Spirit

And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh... (Acts 2:17)

Did you know that the Holy Spirit is God’s glorious, gracious, awesome gift and blessing not just to us Christians but to the whole world?

24 September 2023Acts 2:172 min read

Holy Spirit

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works

The Lord Jesus, in the verse above, referred to the Holy Spirit as the Father that dwells in Him. He’s the “doer” of the works.

24 September 2023John 14:102 min read

Christian Living

Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life. Good character is the best insurance; crooks get trapped in their sinful lust (Proverbs 11:5-6 MSG)

In Genesis 49, the Bible gives us insight into Jacob’s final words to his sons. In addressing his firstborn, Reuben, Jacob acknowledged the immense potential he possessed.

24 September 2023Proverbs 11:5-6 MSG2 min read

Holy Spirit

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8)

Our spirit-filled life is one of indescribable joy, irrespective of our circumstances.

24 September 20231 Peter 1:82 min read

A single lamp glowing softly against deep green

Prayer

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints (Ephesians 6:18 NIV)

For some people, prayer is a mere ritual or religious ceremony.

24 September 2023Ephesians 6:18 NIV2 min read