Faith, Family and Food
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 this world we will have trouble but take heart I have overcome this world “ (John 16:33) This powerful verse reminds us that what we know and in whom we place our faith gives us the strength to fight through the challenges that we face. It is what sets us apart. We have the... Continue Reading →
Paul wrote to the Galatians rebuking them for falling into believing that they had to earn salvation, through the meeting of the requirements of the Jewish laws. At the end of chapter 2, Paul makes a very clear statement that Justification is by faith in Christ alone, it is not by faith in Jesus plus... Continue Reading →
Hey All, I have my first book published. The book is a bible study series on the book of Jeremiah. (More details below) This all began when I started mulling over the desire to write a bible study. Procrastinated on it for quite a while. The world of publishing seemed quite unknown and that itself... Continue Reading →
The year is almost done, how are you all spending these last few days. I am having a quiet and restful time this week. As the year closes, it is time to reflect, look back but also look ahead. I urge you to take a few moments and write down all the wonderful ways God... Continue Reading →
“Instruction does much, but encouragement everything." J. W Goethe Yesterday, my bible study group of women got together for our end of the year/ Christmas celebration. As their leader, everyone made an effort to share with me how thankful they were for my commitment to the group. Their words were not lengthy but it stirred... Continue Reading →
Waiting is never easy, and waiting on God can be one of the hardest things to do. We always want quick fixes, but God does not work within our timeline. And often in our waiting season we feel God is silent. And that silence, or the uncertainty of how things would pan out can make... Continue Reading →
Feeling a bit beaten down by challenges and attacks from the enemy. God knows that there will be times when hurt, worry or fear may make us lose sight of his presence and who we are in him. May these words from Isaiah encourage and remind you of some beautiful truths. In Isaiah 43:1-3a “But... Continue Reading →
In Numbers 6, we read about the Nazerite vow. It comes from the Hebrew word Nazir which means ‘to separate’. It was to be separated and set apart, for the Lord, and that could be either for life or for a certain period of time. Such a lifelong vow was lived by Samson (Judges 13-16).... Continue Reading →
Photo by Darrell Gough Growing up we may have heard our parents admonish, ‘Be Good’. And recurring in our everyday conversations is the word, good , from describing how our day has been, to something we ate, someone we know or time spent on something. And in doing so, good can be a term that... Continue Reading →
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