Tag: christianity

  • Burdens, Love and Honour

    Burdens, Love and Honour

    The burden of the word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi. “I have loved you,” says the Lord. Yet you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” Says the Lord. “Yet Jacob I have loved; But Esau I have hated, and laid waste his mountains and his heritage for the jackals of the wilderness.” ~ Malachi…

  • Useless to Useful ~ Min James

    Useless to Useful ~ Min James

    “That I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.  Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.” ~ Philemon 1:10-11 (NIV) One of the most beautiful pictures of gospel transformation is captured in a short letter Paul wrote to…

  • Good & Beneficial Teachings ~ Min James

    Good & Beneficial Teachings ~ Min James

    “This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.” Titus 3:8 (NLT) In the book of Titus, Paul writes to his son, instructing him on church leadership, wrong teachings, and…

  • Titus, Can We Talk?

    Titus, Can We Talk?

    To Titus, a true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you. ~ Titus 1:4-5 Paul wants to talk to Titus,…

  • Coaching, Mentorship & Chosen Vessels

    Coaching, Mentorship & Chosen Vessels

    Coaching and Mentorship You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. – 2 Timothy 2:2 Did you know that even superstars need coaches? The top singers in…

  • Fan Into Flame: Rekindle the Fire for Service

    Fan Into Flame: Rekindle the Fire for Service

    “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. ~ 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV) Many believers today, like Timothy, face…

  • Rich Uncle & Rich Aunty ~ Dcns Denis

    Rich Uncle & Rich Aunty ~ Dcns Denis

    Power of Money Have you ever heard of the saying “What money can’t do, more money can do”? Thinking about this critically, aside salvation and eternal life, there is probably nothing money can’t achieve for you.  Ecclesiastes 10:19 puts it this way; “money answers all things”. Unfortunately, out of the abundance of money, some have reached a…

  • Worthy of Double Honor: The Call to Servant Leadership

    Worthy of Double Honor: The Call to Servant Leadership

    True leadership in the Church is not about titles or positions, it’s about humility, service, and faithfulness to the Word. Jesus showed us that real strength is revealed in serving others, not in being served. When a leader rules well, laboring in the Word and doctrine, such a one is indeed worthy of double honor.

  • Backsliding

    Backsliding

    Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, ~ 1 Tim 4:1-2 What does it mean to backslide? – To depart from the faith; to refrain from the faith; to fall…

  • Four for Three; Fair bargain?

    Four for Three; Fair bargain?

    Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of…