It’s common among Christians to hear the phrase: “giving your life to Christ”. The popularity of such statements can diminish the significance of the commitment it implies. I seriously doubt that anyone can make such a decision without considerable introspection. So, while I celebrate every decision to follow Jesus, I’m cautious of any commitment made …
The world is getting noisier by the day. Each week seemingly brings a new fad, and with several things competing for our attention, many of us seldom find time for quiet contemplation. Even when the surroundings are tranquil, there’s often a cacophony of noise inside our heads, typically including genuine concerns for ourselves and our …
What does it mean to be a Christian? Attend a church regularly? Adhere to a list of dos and don’ts? Hold certain political positions and vote for certain political parties? I suspect these are some of the responses I’d received if I surveyed a cross-section of adults in my part of the world. I reckon …
Many of us identify with a particular political ideology. It determines how we vote and in some cases, becomes part of our identity. In our day of political polarization, anyone who disagrees with our political ideology is the enemy. Therefore, I must make every effort to ensure they don’t get into government or hold positions …
The lockdown has led to many churches and preachers conducting online services. I’ve watched more YouTube and Facebook sermons during the lockdown than I usually do, and I’m not the only one. Many news outlets have reported a rise in Bible sales during the lockdown and online viewership seems to be higher than normal in-church …
Last week, I wrote about prioritising the Great Commission in our lives. It’s worth noting that Jesus didn’t ask His disciples to fulfil this commission on their own. On the contrary, He told His disciples to wait until they received the promised Holy Spirit who would empower them to be His witnesses throughout the world …
