“I was pouring out my soul to the LORD…I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.” (1 Samuel 1:15) I’ve always believed that we shouldn’t be desperate for anything. I’ve often said just ask the Lord and allow him to do his will. This is because I also believe that … Read more
“When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armour in which the man has trusted and divides up the spoils.” [Luke 11:21-22] There are some Christians who treat the devil as if he’s a wimp. They … Read more
No one trusts, or should trust another on face value, because you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Trust is one of those relationship structures that is built slow to be safe and secure to remain strong. Once established it lasts for a long time, and would take a truly explosive situation to bring … Read more
37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, 38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, … Read more
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. [Hebrews 12:2] Before going to the cross, Jesus prayed for himself and his disciples. In the latter … Read more
I have been taking a journey through the book of Samuel and as I was reading I came across an incredible revelation of the power of God. Almost hidden in the words is a story of odds and chances, and the purpose that God has for Saul. The story begins with Samuel asking a … Read more
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. [Matthew 9:20, 21] The mind is a powerful multi-faceted machine. It analyzes information at … Read more
Many of us have been through tough and traumatic times throughout our lives, some more than others. But the fact is they affect us, they leave scars. They influence who we become and how we react to those around us. What can help? Many turn to a belief in something or someone to comfort … Read more
A little over 2 years ago something incredible happened to me, something that I will never forget. It was an ordinary day for me, and I was getting ready for work. I was feeling down, which is something that wasn’t unusual for me at that time in my life. To be honest with you, … Read more
Light to the world Matthew 5:14-15 ‘“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.’ Last week while waiting at Lisbon airport … Read more