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A call to die to self

As we get closer to the Easter celebration or Resurrection Sunday as some call it, I am reminded of the amazing sacrifice Jesus displayed on the cross and cannot help but think of his own call to us to follow him. Every time we have communion as believers, we remember what Christ did on theContinue reading “A call to die to self”

More on the love of God

The love of God is a vast topic and it can be discussed endlessly. There is always more to learn and know about it. In fact, the more you learn about it, the more you realise you do not understand. Paul in the book of Ephesians tells us that it is high, wide, deep, long;Continue reading “More on the love of God”

The pursuit of the Father

God is love. This is a popular saying irrespective of the circle you find yourself in: Christian or secular. However, as popular as that statement is, it does not negate the fact that it is also the most misunderstood statement about God. The bible tells us that God is love, which means the very definitionContinue reading “The pursuit of the Father”

Why we miss the salvation of the Lord

You have heard it say many times that God’s ways are not our ways and that as far as the heavens are from the earth so are His thoughts from ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). However, even with such knowledge in the back of our minds, we still find ourselves dealing with God like He is ourContinue reading “Why we miss the salvation of the Lord”

Proverbs 31

I have been reading the book of Proverbs for the past month and it has now come to an end. As I finish reading this book, I cannot help but say a few words on the last chapter of the book. I don’t know much about the history of the compilation of the book ofContinue reading “Proverbs 31”

Laziness and Poverty

As I read the book of Proverbs, I find it odd the contrast of words that are put together. Often times I wonder if the writer did not mean a different set of words or if he made a mistake. But, as we know, nothing is a mistake in the word of God and ifContinue reading “Laziness and Poverty”

The neglected spiritual discipline of fasting

We are a gluttonous society. Everything is so centered on food, we have become food idolaters. It is also impressive how pervasive it is and we do not even realize it. Anything to do with our bodies we put too much focus on it. The flesh has definitely taken precedence over the spirit. Ironically, oneContinue reading “The neglected spiritual discipline of fasting”

Wisdom calls out

In the book of Proverbs, there is a common contrast that is done between wisdom and folly. Wisdom, spelled with capital W is God and we are to seek such wisdom. Wisdom gives us life, it gives us riches, it gives us joy (Proverbs 3:14-24, 8:18-19). Moreover, Wisdom gives us understanding and discernment which areContinue reading “Wisdom calls out”

Wisdom from the Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is part of what is called “wisdom literature” of the bible which is composed of the books of Psalms, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Together, these books provide wisdom for living well this life. As Proverbs 1 says it exists “for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;Continue reading “Wisdom from the Proverbs”

Being A Seeker

The older I get, the more I realize how everything that is worthwhile in life must be attained through patience, sacrifice, pain and endurance. What comes easily proves itself to be more ephemeral, it does not stand the test of time and only provides a quick enjoyment. I suppose this is the way God wantedContinue reading “Being A Seeker”