When we face difficulties, we question God. Whenever disaster strikes the world, many ask, “Where is God?” The question people seek answers to is: “Where is God when it hurts?” Such a question carries many assumptions, two of which are particularly common: Some people came to Jesus and asked why some Galileans were killed by…
One of the challenges we face in our Christian journey is maintaining consistency in our walk with the Lord. For some, following Jesus is difficult, and for others, it is intensely challenging, especially when living in a hostile environment. However, this does not mean that following Jesus is easy for those who do not face…
Satan tempts us to bring out the worst in us, but God tests us to bring out the best in us. A test or trial is a God-given opportunity for us to practice and thereby strengthen our spiritual relationship with the Lord. The cause of temptation stems from our old carnal nature when it is…
Listening is essential, especially in our Christian journey. When someone does not listen, it can feel as though you do not exist or are not part of the relationship. Without listening, there won’t be a connection. The first step in building a relationship is being heard and understood. The Israelites held Moses and Elijah in…
Christian life is hard. It often seems as though we expect life to be a smooth highway without bumps or curves. However, the truth is that life is filled with loss, failure, illness, difficult decisions, and heartache. At times, our life on earth can become so hard that even putting one foot in front of…
We use the word bless or blessed all the time. Blessed is a wonderful word. We say “bless you” when someone sneezes, wishing them healing and health. On other occasions, we say “bless you” when ending a conversation or gathering. People generally understand blessedness as wishing for good fortune or receiving exceptional comfort. The question…
Jesus calls Peter and his fellow fishermen to cast their nets into the deep water. This call comes after a night of unsuccessful fishing. The night had been terrible; despite their hard work, they caught nothing. As they were finishing their fruitless and tiring labor, preparing to go home, Jesus instructed them to cast their…
I wish you all a Happy New Year 2025! May the dear Lord richly bless you and make us all prosperous in everything we do! The Bible verse for this year is from Ephesians 4:2-3: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity…
Advent, derived from the Latin word “Adventus,” meaning “arrival,” marks the anticipation of Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus over 2000 years ago. There are four Sundays in the Advent season and we reflect on four important themes: hope, peace, joy, and love. The first Sunday of Advent encourages us to “stay awake,” focusing on…
The disciples showed Jesus the Jerusalem Temple building. It was a magnificent stone structure; each block weighed around 2.5 tons and measured approximately 8 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and 1.3 feet in thickness. This building was an architectural marvel, and people in the first century gazed at it in awe. For the…