“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Have you ever felt inadequate, weak, or incapable of facing life’s challenges? If you have, take heart, for in those moments, we come face to face with a profound t...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 Are you a patient person? Patience isn’t something that comes easily to most of us. It’s often an area in our lives where we struggle, where our human nature yearns for instant gratification. But today, I want to show you som...  Read More

“Thus, by their fruit, you will recognize them.” – Matthew 7:20 I want to share a little story with you today. When we moved into our house, the previous owner pointed out two trees in the yard and said they were plum trees. To be honest, they looked like regular trees to me, but I took him at his word and believed they were indeed plum trees. The following year, all the trees in o...  Read More

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23 Have you ever wondered why God calls the characteristics produced by the Holy Spirit “fruit”? It’s a bit puzzling, especially when we think of fruit in its literal sense. As a child, I used to find ...  Read More

“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20 True salvation is a transformational journey that begins when we die to ourselves and surrender our lives to Christ. It happens when we repent, turning away from our sins and tur...  Read More

“Whoever says, ‘I know Him,’ but does not do what He commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.” – 1 John 2:4 It’s a sobering truth that mere words professing our love for Jesus are insufficient if our lives are marked by a continual choice to live in sin. We can’t simply claim to love Him and then persist in actions that contradict His teachings. True love for Jesus ...  Read More

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9 Over the past few weeks, we have explored various sins and the challenges they present in our lives. It is crucial to understand that the answer to every sin, no matter how big or small, lies in one name: Jesus. He i...  Read More

“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.” – Romans 14:13 In our journey of faith, it’s crucial to remember that we all have our unique struggles and sins to confront. While one person may grapple with anger or jealousy, another might battle with drunkenness or se...  Read More

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21 Embracing God’s will is a profound act of faith. It means being willing to accept His plans, even when they differ from our own, and trusting that His purpose is always for our ultimate good. Proverbs 19:21 wisely reminds us: “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the ...  Read More

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10 Yielding control is a challenging but essential part of our faith journey. It means letting go of our need to control every aspect of our lives and allowing God to work in and through us. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to “Be still, and know that I am God.” Our natural ten...  Read More

“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:6 Seeking God’s guidance is an essential aspect of the Christian journey. It involves praying for His direction in every decision we make, whether big or small, and being open to His leading. Proverbs 3:6 reminds us of this wisdom: “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths strai...  Read More

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 Trusting God with our future is a profound act of faith, one that requires surrendering our fears, anxieties, and uncertainties into His capable hands. It’s the recognition that He knows what is best for us, even when we can’t s...  Read More