Ever felt discouraged at the state of the world? Nowadays, I seldom watch the news because it feels like most countries are drifting from one predicament to another as a global economic crisis and an ever-escalating war waged by a nuclear superpower rages in the background. Even the optimistic people in my social sphere have …
All God asks of us is to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love others as we love ourselves [Matthew 22:37-40]. That’s the essence of our relationship with God, and our love for Him and others is always a response to the love He has shown us through His …
The mission is simple: “Follow Me”. This is the invitation Jesus holds out to every human being [John 15:16]. It’s a call to journey through life with Him. His reason? He desires everyone, not just a select few, to live fruitful and abundant lives to the glory of His Father [John 15:8, Isaiah 43:7]. This …
Christians were never meant to follow Jesus in their own might. I say this because a Christian’s life is supposed to produce superior results which we can’t attain on our own. Additionally, the results we produce ought to be so spectacular that those who witness them glorify God [Matthew 5:16]. Furthermore, Paul explains that we’re …
As I reflect on my life, I am convinced that my greatest deficiency is not truly knowing, comprehending and believing how God feels about me. As Christians, we often make very profound statements flippantly, like: “I am a child of God”. Such a statement has huge implications for us and God. God is The King, …
The last words in Matthew’s gospel are usually referred to as the Great Commission by Christians. At the end of His earthly ministry before His Ascension, Jesus passed the baton to His disciples, commanding them: “…All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, …
Last week, a famous basketball superstar, his 13-year old daughter and 7 others lost their lives tragically in a helicopter crash. I can’t imagine the pain of his wife, their children and the rest of his family. Colleagues, acquaintances, commentators alike are struggling to find the words to describe their shock at such a personality …
