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Reflecting on John 1:19-23

Reflecting on John 1:19-23

And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”

Submit. Confess. For the love of God. Not Religion.

Submit. Confess. For the love of God. Not Religion.

Good day, all. Glory be to God. In the month of December, I studied 4 devotionals. They were: John 5:36-47, John 1:19-28, Luke 1:26-38, and John 1:14-18

Be Vigilant. Stay ready. For the kingdom of heaven will come unexpectedly.

Be Vigilant. Stay ready. For the kingdom of heaven will come unexpectedly.

Good day, all. Glory be to God. In the month of November, I studied 4 devotionals. They were: John 5:2-14, Matthew 18:18-20, Matthew 13:24-32, and Matthew 24:36-44

Keep the Faith and Do God's Work. Until We Meet Again.

Keep the Faith and Do God's Work. Until We Meet Again.

Good day, all. Glory be to God. In the month of October, I studied 4 devotionals. They were: Matthew 21: 28-32, John 11: 17-27, Luke 19: 11-28, and John 16: 21-24

Love God. Love your Neighbour. Love Yourself... and Do Your Best!

Love God. Love your Neighbour. Love Yourself... and Do Your Best!

Good day, all. Glory be to God. In the month of September, I studied 4 devotionals. They were: Luke 10: 25-37, Luke 16: 19-31, Matthew 22: 34-40, and Matthew 25: 14-30

Be Unified in Spirit and Dogged in Prayer, yet Receptive to God's Response

Be Unified in Spirit and Dogged in Prayer, yet Receptive to God's Response

Good day all. Glory be to God. In the month of August, I studied 2 devotionals. They were: (1) John 17: 20 - 26 & (2) Luke 11: 1 - 13

Live a Life of Self-Denial for Christ's Sake!

Live a Life of Self-Denial for Christ's Sake!

March was a big month for Christians all over the world as Palm Sunday fell during the month. That is The triumphal return of Jesus to Jerusalem....

Be a Great Friend, Master Scripture, and Honour the Great Commission

Be a Great Friend, Master Scripture, and Honour the Great Commission

In the month of February, I read my bible every Sunday, picking the reading for that day from my devotional guide. My readings were picked from the books of Mark, Matthew, and Luke, in that order. The readings were varied and narrative. Mostly focused on the works and experiences of

Be still and know that God is Sovereign. For He created all things and is your helping hand.

Be still and know that God is Sovereign. For He created all things and is your helping hand.

This is what God said to me in the month of December

Interrogating My Faith

Interrogating My Faith

Dear readers, for me, this month began with two faith-based questions posed to me by a friend of mine

Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation

Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation

Many moons ago, I remember discussing with a friend the possibility of my sharing my thoughts on my Bible readings through this blog. Now, years later...

My Life Verse: Romans 8:38-39

My Life Verse: Romans 8:38-39

I recently stumbled upon the term "Life Verse," while reading an email from my Bible app YouVersion. A Life Verse is apparently a verse from the Bible that you keep close to heart, possibly even memorizing it, to reassure you during tough times. I have various Bible verses that I

To Quote Without A Sermon

To Quote Without A Sermon

Almost every time I get inspired to write a Christian piece, I struggle with it for days on end before finally putting pen to paper. I struggle with it because I am afraid: Afraid to blaspheme, to use the word of God in vain, or to lead others astray with

An Easter Message

An Easter Message

Happy Easter Folks! I hope you are having a blessed day. This morning, I was faced with a slight dilemma. I wanted to write about God and give glory to him on this special day, but what to write about, I did not know. Many of the topics that came

Thought Experiment: What Type is God

Thought Experiment: What Type is God

So here's the little thought experiment I'm having this morning: I wonder what type of personality God has? This, building on the concept of personality types from Type Talk. The idea came about because in the Bible it says that God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow: meaning that

Nature vs. Christianity

Nature vs. Christianity

I am, right now, just returning from a church service. A service that has inspired me to write this follow-up article to Nature vs. Morality. Because just as I have a bone to pick with the homosexuals, I also have one to pick with my fellow Christians. Now, there is

The House of God

The House of God

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? * Hebrews 12:7 Another interesting product of New Year's day, was the New Year's House party run by Oxygen. I'm not talking about a follow-up to the Christmas Party, but

Naivety Despite Reality

Naivety Despite Reality

Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. * Matthew 10:16 Back in November, I was contemplating the nature of Christianity. The more I thought about it, the more I came to the conclusion that Christianity