Faith, Family and Food
Ever had that 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, and other days, I’m... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 is a powerful verse of reassurance, encouragement, strength and hope when walking through anything challenging. I have... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
We have been studying the book of 1 Thessalonians concerning Paul’s message to these rather young in faith Thessalonian believers about living life with eternity in mind. He exhorted them for their amazing faith through afflictions and difficulties they faced and continued to face, (Link to 1 Thessalonians 1). In this post we look at Chapter... Continue Reading →
Hi Friends, Am sharing with you all today the latest episode of my podcast. This episode delves into the book of Philemon. In this rich epistle by Paul, we discuss themes of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Restoration, Intercession and Equality in Christ. The book of Philemon challenges us to live out our faith in action and not... Continue Reading →
In 1 Corinthians 14 (can be read here), Paul discusses the appropriate expression and use of spiritual gifts in the church. The Corinthian church was passionate about spiritual gifts, and Paul encourages them to direct their enthusiasm toward using their gifts to strengthen and edify the church. One of the commentaries beautifully summarises the main... Continue Reading →
In the previous passage of 1 Corinthians, Paul talked about spiritual gifts, which was an issue of contention in the Corinthian Church. Paul talked about the importance of spiritual gifts but emphasised about keeping in mind their true purpose, which was not self-glorification but rather to build the Church and to bring Glory to God.... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 11: 1-16 can be read in its entirety here In this passage we see Paul talks about head covering, a challenging passage to address even to this day as the views on this topic can be quite varied. Please keep in mind, this post only goes into a surface level discussion of the... Continue Reading →
We continue in our study through 1 Corinthians. Today, we look at the first half of chapter 6. Paul continues his teachings to the Corinthian church, addressing the Corinthian church's lawsuits among believers, emphasizing the need for internal resolution in small issues instead of seeking worldly settlement. He highlights the importance of the church's authority... Continue Reading →
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