1 PETER 1:1-9 Trinity Sunday is observed by several christian denominations. Why take into account such a difficult doctrine as the Trinity when we have so many practical, everyday issues to deal with? Well, we can’t fully comprehend the truth of our salvation unless we have a basic understanding of the Trinity. The roles of the Father, … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:5-15 Two well-known men spoke at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery dedication in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863. Former congressman, governor, and president of Harvard University, Edward Everett, was the keynote speaker. Regarded as one of history’s finest orators, he delivered a two-hour formal address. President Abraham Lincoln delivered a two-minute speech after him. Today, Lincoln’s … [Read more…]
PSALM 59 The terror attack on Pentecost Sunday (June 5, 2022) at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, in South-West Nigeria, opened a new chapter in Nigeria’s bleak security condition. The terrorists strategically chose a church and a place in southern Nigeria to demonstrate that their reach extended beyond the north, as had been … [Read more…]
PSALM 40:1-3 Waiting is a difficult task. We wait in line at the supermarket, in traffic, and at the doctor’s office. We tweak our thumbs, suppress our yawns, and grumble to ourselves, frustrated. We wait for a message that never arrives, a wayward child to come back, or a spouse to completely change. We look forward … [Read more…]
PHILIPPIANS 1:3-14 We may feel as though we are failing on all fronts in life’s battles. Family conflicts, business disappointments, financial difficulties, or a breakdown in health can all contribute to a negative outlook on life. However, a Christian can always conclude, “Situation good.” Have a look at Paul. He was imprisoned for preaching the gospel, but … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 12:2 In the Southern Hemisphere, the Southern Cross is the most well-known and well-represented star group. Because of its brightness and near closeness to one another, the group’s characteristic shape is easily identified. Mariners and navigators have relied on it for direction and navigation through the seas since the 15th century. It may be viewed … [Read more…]
EPHESIANS 5:15-20 Interruptions are a common occurrence. Each day hardly goes according to plan. Issues and problems abound in life. Powers above our control regularly derail our arrangements. The list is vast and ever-evolving: Illness. Quarrel. There are traffic on the roads. Lack of concentration. There are issues with the appliances. Insensitivity. Incompetence. Agitation. Cowardice. The other end … [Read more…]
1 PETER 2:2 Some people lose their appetite whenever they are battling illnesses. Some individuals can go a whole day without eating anything. It would have been sufficient to drink water. Their bodies, however, require nourishment, therefore they must regain their appetite. The spiritual appetite of the children of Israel was poor when they returned from Babylonian … [Read more…]
LEVITICUS 19:33-34 A church encountered a challenge with several foreigners who began gathering on the church field every Sunday for a picnic. There were a number of reactions to this. Some people were concerned about the mess that the foreign visitors would make. Others, on the other hand, regarded it as an opportunity to socialise with a … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 61:10 Buyer’s Remorse is a condition that occurs after a person makes a purchase. The buyer is delighted just before making the purchase. However, after purchasing the item, a feeling of regret rushes over him/her. The buyer starts to wonder if the item was actually necessary, and whether money should have been spent on it. The … [Read more…]
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