Does the Future Make you Nervous?
I was reading a plan in the YouVersion Bible app entitled “Everything You Need” (a study from John 15). The first thing the study asks is: “Does the future make you nervous?”. I further ask, “Are you wondering about what is going to happen? Are you truly nervous about things in your life?” Perhaps your […]
What Would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Do?
We first published this blog post 12 years ago, and we find it necessary that in the divisive climate perpetuated throughout the world today, that we publish it again with great urgency. Reflecting on the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a reminder of what his life stood for to the world. Dr. […]
Prophecy and Closings
Paul continues his closing remarks with “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.” 1Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NIV) The question now being, why did he go into prophecy? There are several presumptions, but we are leaning towards, “Paul is […]
Don’t Look at The Wind
Thirteen years ago, we shared a message “Don’t look at ‘the wind” that’s still so relevant today especially with everything going on. Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:22-33 Several months ago while studying the New Testament, I read these words, “But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord save me! […]
Happy New Year
During the incoming New Year many people are looking back, but most are definitely looking forward. The time-honored tradition of New Year’s resolutions is still a staple in our world. Let us in this New Year remember the words written by the Apostle Paul in Col. 3:1-3 and apply it to our lives this New […]
It’s Giving Tuesday!
We are profoundly grateful for your financial support, which has been pivotal in our initiatives, bringing about transformation. We wanted to show you, how your continued support and generous contributions to our ministry, have brought hope and real change in our local and international communities. Thanks to you; Children in Zambia at Every Orphans Hope get shelter, food […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday where we come together and express our gratitude for all our blessings. Life’s roller coaster often makes it challenging to maintain a thankful heart. However, on Thanksgiving Day, we pause and remember the blessings we receive each day. Jesus urged us to have a spirit of gratitude, regardless of the situation. […]
Supplying What Is Lacking
Paul was now ready to deal with what he meant by “blameless and holy”. Paul was writing to new Christians who came from living a very different pagan life. Their morals were totally opposite to their new life. How did they transition from paganism to Christianity? How could Paul speak to people who were doing […]
Standing Firm Today
The Sending of Timothy: How do you stand firm? Are you standing firm? Let’s see what is happening in Thessaloniki. Paul, early on in the letter, had expressed his love by saying, “And you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.” He also spoke of how they were […]
How Do You View the Word?
“Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NLT) Paul expresses thanks […]