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 …
One of the admonitions given by Jesus to Christians is to choose the narrow path which leads to life [Matthew 7:13-14]. I’m blessed to be surrounded by farmland where I live, so there are many narrow trails around me. Anyone familiar with countryside walks can attest these paths are often uneven and treacherous. Different things …
The United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and many across the world are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week. Shortly after her death, there were messages of condolence from democrats and despots, journalists and politicians on the Left, Centre and Right, ordinary people and those of noble birth across the globe. In …
There are several places in the Bible where God promises to go ahead of His people or a chosen person into a particular reality. One of the more famous verses is Jesus promising to go and prepare a place for us in His Father’s kingdom [John 14:2-3]. I rarely paid attention to this promise until …
I was listening to a sermon, and the preacher said: ”revelation is not what you know, but what has become a reality in your life”. He was challenging his congregation to realise that it’s not sufficient to know what God says. We must also be able to demonstrate the reality of His word with our …
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 …
Growing up, I watched people do and say religious things with enviable zeal for a few hours on a Sunday, only to make a mockery of the things they confessed during the rest of the week. Did they believe what they professed in church? What is the point of our faith if it has no …
I wrote previously about the necessity of contending for transformation. I highlighted that while God meets and saves us where we are, His intention isn’t for us to remain the same. He desires that we become like Jesus in character and experience [Romans 8:29]. This happens when our minds are transformed. Only then can we …
I don’t know anyone who likes waiting, especially when they don’t know how long they will be waiting for. Many of us are naturally impatient – a problem exacerbated by a culture that often promotes instant gratification. For many Christians, waiting for God is often the most challenging part of the Christian walk. I struggle …
