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Pray Every Day

‘Ask … seek … knock.’ Matthew 7:7 KJV The famous evangelist RA Torrey said two of the greatest secrets to effective prayer lay in: (1) Studying the Word of God and finding His will as revealed in the promises. (2) Taking these promises and spreading them out before God in prayer, with the unwavering expectation […]

Solving Relationship Difficulties

‘Love is patient and kind … It does not demand its own way.’ 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 NLT Here are some pointers to help you solve your relationship difficulties: (1) When it’s about money. How you manage money within a marriage depends on the set of skills you’ve developed and the amount of discipline you’ve exercised. […]

Let’s Tear Down Those Walls

‘Accept each other just as Christ has accepted you.’ Romans 15:7 NLT God’s love transcends class, race, gender, politics, geography and culture. ‘…He broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating […]

Conquering Your Fear of Lack (3)

‘Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.’ Ephesians 3:20 NIV Here are some Scriptural strategies for conquering your fear of lack: (1) Give God the first tenth of your income (see Malachi 3:8–12; Matthew 23:23). To […]

Conquering Your Fear of Lack (2)

‘The Lord is my Shepherd … I shall not lack.’ Psalm 23:1 AMP Why does the Bible compare us to sheep? Because they’re one of the most dependent creatures in the world; they must trust in the shepherd for everything they need. And that’s how God wants you to live: in dependence on Him. When […]

Conquering Your Fear of Lack (1)

‘But they who seek (inquire of and require) the Lord [by right of their need and on the authority of His Word], none of them shall lack any beneficial thing.’ Psalm 34:10 AMP It’s ok to grow up in poverty, as long as poverty doesn’t grow up in you and control your thinking. One celebrity […]

Love: The Winning Strategy (3)

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart.’ Matthew 22:37 NIV One day Christ’s critics asked Him, ‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ (Matthew 22:36 NIV) His answer is a timely reminder to both leaders and followers; it includes those who sit in the pews and those who stand in the […]

Love: The Winning Strategy (2)

‘If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?’ Luke 6:32 NKJV The love talked about in Scripture isn’t a sentimental emotion that gives you goose bumps. It’s compassion, caring, and concern for the well-being of another. It’s based on commitment, not convenience. It’s an act of your will, not a […]

Love: The Winning Strategy (1)

‘Love never fails.’ 1 Corinthians 13:8 NIV The Bible says, ‘Love never fails.’ Think about it: money doesn’t bring happiness, fame doesn’t bring self-worth, and revenge doesn’t bring satisfaction. The only thing that never fails is love. When Mother Teresa addressed world leaders at the United Nations, she was asked, ‘How can we have world […]

Your Purpose Will Be Accompanied by Peace

‘You shall … be led out with peace.’ Isaiah 55:12 NKJV Perhaps you’re wondering, ‘What am I supposed to do with my life? What’s my purpose here?’ God answers these questions through our abilities. He leads us to our life’s purpose through the skills and talents He has given us. God-given gifts are the skills […]