“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28), “those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). These are promises that are found in the bible and they are true because “God is not a man that He should lie, nor theContinue reading “Resolutions: a new year’s habit”
Category Archives: Spiritual Disciplines
The transformative power of the word of God
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning” (John 1:1-2). I don’t know if there is an opening sentence that is as powerful as that one in the entire bible! I bet you an entire sermon series can beContinue reading “The transformative power of the word of God”
Delighting in the Word
There are not many characters in the bible that are known to be well versed in the Law of Moses or in the word of God. Whenever there is one, it is always mentioned as though to remind us that it is not a common thing. Well, Ezra is one of those who were highlightedContinue reading “Delighting in the Word”
Humble yourself
Those of us who are familiar with the bible know that one of the attitudes the Lord requires of us is humility. The bible is filled with passages reminding us to be humble because the Lord gives grace to such people (James 4:6). Plus, humility is our rightful position as we are not gods andContinue reading “Humble yourself”
Taking God at His word
As Christians, we are called to take God at His words, simply put, we are called to obey. Because we live by faith and not by sight, that obedience might look crazy to the eyes of this world including our own nevertheless that is what we must do. However, I suspect our problem with thatContinue reading “Taking God at His word”
The heart
The heart is a powerful organ that dictates many of our actions. Indeed, the bible knows how powerful it is because it warns us in the following way: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23). This proverb teaches us that we must protect our hearts or “keepContinue reading “The heart”
Be Alert. Be Focused.
Our world offers many forms of distraction. With the technology advances in particular like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media, it seems everything is often vying for our attention. Whether it is the gadgets we carry (phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.), the media and entertainment we absorb, the work weContinue reading “Be Alert. Be Focused.”
Know the LORD
“Hear O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). This is the number one commandment the people of Israel were meant to obey. Jesus called it the first and the greatest oneContinue reading “Know the LORD”
Observations from Jeremiah
The book of Jeremiah has been an interesting read so far. More than prophecies, in it I find the heart and burden of a prophet, I see the predicament of what it means to be chosen and I see glimpses of the heart of God. The setting of the book of Jeremiah is during aContinue reading “Observations from Jeremiah”
The Longsuffering God
Patience is the capacity, habit or act of being patient as defined by Merriam-Webster. According to the same dictionary, to be patient then is to 1) bear pain or trials calmly without complaints; 2) manifest forbearance under provocation or strain; 3) not be hasty or impetuous; 4) remain steadfast despite opposition, difficulty or adversity; 5)Continue reading “The Longsuffering God”
A Word Aptly Spoken 