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hypocrisy & idolatry

This morning in my Bible reading I read in Romans where it is talking about hypocrites. This is something that always hits me. I never, ever want to be a hypocrite. I want to practice what I preach. “You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols,... read more »

what does love require of me?

“In every dealing with someone, before every statement or response to anyone, a follower of Jesus, a disciple, should ask themselves first: ‘What does love require of me?’”  —Andy Stanley If we ask this question and respond accordingly I think we’ll fulfill the command that Jesus gave... read more »

mothers R they – Mother’s Day 2012

We consumed whatever they consumed, our places in their lives, we assumed; from day to night, night till day, our nursing mothers are they. In sickness or in good health, their love and care are our wealth; their legacies are here to stay, our compassionate moms are they.    Whether we are at... read more »

what will your story be?

“A good name is better than a good ointment, and the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1). I read this today during my quiet time with God. As I read it, the power of this verse hit me in a special way. Here’s why . . . As I was walking... read more »

you choose Q: marrying a divorced man. is it a sin?

Q: Marrying a divorced man. Is it a sin?  —Lucy A: God intended marriage to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:14-16; Mark 10:6-9). The marriage bond is to be broken only by death (Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 3:9). Because of “the hardness... read more »

early Mother’s Day wishes

1. Mummy, your beauty makes you full, because God made you beautiful. BLESSED MOTHER’S DAY!   2. Mom, the more I honour you, the more I want to love you. BLESSED MUM’S DAY!   3. On this day, for each day that God has made, I honour mum for things well done and said. HAPPY MOTHER’S... read more »

you choose Q: should I leave my unbelieving partner? do I marry an unbeliever?

Q: I was raised a believer but left the faith in my teens, during which time I became involved in a sinful relationship. The difficulties arising from this relationship brought me back to Christ and I am a practicing Christian. My partner knows this and accepts this. My problem is that I... read more »

you choose Q: i’m looking for accountability—could you advise?

Q: l am looking to link up with an accountability male partner—a mature fellow. Could you advise?  —Spencer A: Spencer, I’ve been a part of accountability groups for many years. My current group of guys has meet for nearly two decades. Accountability can be very helpful in... read more »

sin less

I don’t know how easy it for us to truly say, “my sins are forgiven.” I know it took me a very long while, and even now I am still learning. Every single time I sin, I tell myself that I am not worth God’s love and forgiveness, but at the same time I’m reminded not to let Satan use... read more »

blurry vision

For twenty years I dealt with bad eyesight that worsened a little each year. Then, a few years ago, I was so blessed to be able to undergo lasik eye surgery. I still remember the first time I went swimming after the surgery! I could see underwater! It was incredible. Since the surgery I have been... read more »
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