Business unusual means that we should have an open mind to accept and understand the things God will do. They will be extraordinary, but if we are prepared, we will adjust accordingly and allow Him…

I have a feeling that from now going forward, it will be business unusual for many of us. We have been used to seeing God work in a particular way. That may change. This calls…

To successfully overcome temptation, there needs to be a certain disposition, that succumbing to it is sinning against God. One has to be determined to stand firm like Joseph in Genesis 39:1-23, especially verse 9…

Undoubtedly, knowledge of scripture will prevent us from falling into temptations. This takes discipline and commitment. Christ used it to rebuff the devil and his attempts to entice Him. Satan used real needs as a…

A few tips on how to overcome temptation are found in Proverbs 13:1-6. Seek godly counsel, avoid speaking hurriedly without giving much thought to what you say, be diligent and busy, avoid falsehood and try…

While living on earth, we shall not be immune to temptation and other vices. May the Lord help us never to forget that we have adequate grace to make the right decision in such circumstances…

Lastly, what was the purpose of Christ’s coming? He came to bring salvation in order to restore man back to God. This was done in preparation for the next chapter in God’s plan for the…

The central theme of the book of Mark is Jesus. The book records more of His miracles than His teachings. It therefore seeks to portray His true identity through a demonstration of His power. Are…

John Mark heralded Jesus as the Messiah, a very prominent figure. But in the key scripture for me in the book of Mark, Jesus confounds us further by declaring himself a servant! He came to…

The second half of the book of Mark depicts the revelation of Jesus to the general population and his encounter with the religious leaders. We see Him challenging the religious order by confronting the Pharisees…

John Mark wrote the book of Mark to encourage the Christians in Rome while on a missionary journey there with Paul between AD 55 and 65. His main aim was to reveal who Jesus was…

Depending on God will mean learning that He does not always work in conventional ways. Therefore, we have to have an open mind and trust Him. May we endeavour to hear Him and to do…

An example of how much we need God is in the area of love. To love others like God does cannot be done in our strength. We need His help to do that. 1 John…

To live like God wants us to cannot be done in our own strength and especially if we are to have the impact He desires. We need power from on high to do this. There…

Yesterday, I was reminded how short life can be. The question is, if the Lord called you home today, would He be pleased with the way you have lived? Would you have had the impact…

How has the year started off for you? For some, the outlook does not look good. Then you need to change the lenses with which you see. Even when Israel was going through judgement, the…

Trust that the Lord can minister to you in the very different circumstances that you face, however complex they may seem. He is up to the task. Let us not doubt, for the hand of…

Even the resurrection of Lazarus would not convince many Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. Many were more concerned about maintaining peace and order to avoid being punished by the Romans. Fear and pride caused…

It is part of human nature to be doubtful. But we are called to rise up beyond that. Dwelling in God can become a challenge if we don’t have much faith. The monotony of life…

The importance of dwelling in God continuously cannot be overstated, especially as we get older. This brings a certain kind of focus that enables one to prioritise issues in accordance with God’s will, hence fulfilling…

I woke up after a dream I had. I was driving out of a town at night and I accidentally drove over a baby crocodile. The other crocodiles woke up in anger. I left the…

Even after Hezekiah had messed up, the Lord still delivered him and his people from the powerful Assyrians, because he turned back to God who had mercy on him. Despite our errant ways, repentance is…

Whom are you seeking help from? You may be facing what seems to be a huge challenge, but where are you turning to for assistance? Hezekiah king of Judah was threatened by Sennacherib of Assytia…

Our surroundings can be seen as enemy territory. We live in the world, but are not of it. It is therefore comparable to Gerar where Isaac was. There was also famine in Gerar. Yet God…

As we break for Christmas and the new year, may the fullness of God be your experience now and in the future. May He who is above everything guide you and use you as a…