Psalm 119 is rich passage that begins as a devotional on the word of God. The Psalmist was someone who was passionately devoted to reading and studying the word of God. As I was meditating on this Psalm, taking in only one verse a day, when I got to verse 5, it stayed with me.... Continue Reading →
Finding Contentment in your Life’s Circumstances
Leah and Rachel are sisters, daughters of Laban, who were both married to Jacob. Their story can be found in its entirety in Genesis 29-35. Jacob meets Rachel, falls in love with her, and wants to marry her. Laban agrees but secretly swaps Leah as the bride, which Jacob discovers only after the wedding. Laban... Continue Reading →
Apart from me you will bear no Fruit
In Genesis 24, we are introduced to Rebekah, the woman whom we come to know as the one chosen to be the wife of Abraham's son, Isaac. When we first come across Rebekah, she comes through as a strong young woman who is hospitable with an attitude and heart willing to serve. Trusting in God's... Continue Reading →
Between the Now and the Next
Ever had the thought, “God, can You please sort this out soon?” I know I have. Right now, I’m in this in-between season where waiting on God feels like the biggest part of my reality. It’s definitely stretching and growing my patience. Some days, I’m steady and confident in trusting Him, other days, I am... Continue Reading →
From Pain to Praise
Hi Friends, In today's post, I share the latest episode of my podcast with you all. In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 2:1-11, exploring Hannah's faith and resilience, encouraging us to find strength in God's overruling providence, his enduring favour and hope in the midst of life's challenges. Would love to hear your... Continue Reading →
Our Perspective and Our Conduct
Today we conclude our study through 1 Thessalonians. The final section of 1 Thessalonians 5 (verses 12-28) is packed with rich instructions from Paul to the believers in Thessalonica. Paul teaches on the attitude and actions we are to have towards church leaders and each other. He emphasizes the importance of respect, encouragement, and care... Continue Reading →
Not When but How
Today we get into the first half of the very last chapter of 1 Thessalonians (can be read in its entirety here). This chapter continues with a similar theme of what we saw Paul mention at the very end of chapter 4. The Thessalonians expressed concern about believers who died before Jesus returned (4:13-18). From... Continue Reading →
Assurances of Christ’s Return for Believers
1 Thess 4:13-18 can be read in its entirety here. This passage addresses the second coming our Lord. The Lens through which to view such a passage When we read passages on Christ’s return, we have to remember that if God wanted us to have the chronological details of how things happened during the end,... Continue Reading →
What Would Your Response Be?
Hi Friends, Am sharing with you all today the latest episode of my podcast. In this episode, we take time to reflect on how often we look back and give thanks and praise to God. Where does our tendency lie - does our zeal for seeking God dim when all is going well? What does... Continue Reading →
Growing in Faith: A Call to Spiritual Sanctification
Earlier in this letter, Paul commended the Thessalonian believers for their faith. Now, in this passage, he strongly urged them to not only continue to live in ways that please God as they were doing but to do so more and more. Self-Reflection: We will never be perfect, and there will always be areas of... Continue Reading →