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 …
Obviously, that question presupposes that a person is already seeking God, and many people certainly aren’t. For some, God is a figment of the imagination of those who believe He exists. I readily concede that in today’s world, eloquent apologetics is unlikely to sway anyone firmly ensconced in their belief that all that’s visible is …
Growing up, both of my parents had full-time jobs. But I distinctly remember having breakfast and dinner as a family most days. Yet, this is an experience foreign to my kids and many of my contemporaries. We live in the fast lane, rushing from one activity to the next. We barely stop to rest, reflect …
I am celebrating a landmark birthday this week, and such occasions usually prompt some introspection. Moses once prayed: “So teach us to number our days, that we may develop a heart of wisdom” [Psalm 90:12]. What does it look like to have a heart of wisdom? I believe this verse is prompting us to consider …
How would you honestly describe your relationship with God? Or better yet, how would those close to you describe your relationship with God? I’ve heard lots of cliché statements like “I’m sold out for Christ”, “Jesus is my all”, and the like. I don’t judge but if God gave you everything you ever asked for, …
In Luke 9, there’s a sad account of at least 2 men who missed out on their destinies. These men received an invitation from Jesus to follow Him and they both responded: “I will follow you but first, let me…” [Luke 9:59-62]. These men may not have fully understood what they were turning down, but …
What we know of God isn’t all there is to know of God. God being infinite means we cannot exhaust all there is to know of Him. Nevertheless, we’re to desire to know Him more and seek His presence because to know God and His Son is the precise definition of eternal life [John 17:3]. …
2020 presented Christians with ample opportunities to practice what they profess. As we hurtle towards the end of the year, maybe we should take a moment to reflect on our walk with God. Can you say you walked in victory? Paul tells us that in all things we’re more than conquerors through Him who loved …
Whatever being a Christian might mean today, we can be sure its original meaning didn’t refer to someone who goes to church. I say this because Christians existed before churches. If I’m not mistaken, the followers of Jesus were first called “Christians” over a decade after Pentecost. It was a term used by pagans in …
