When it comes to the topic of serving or pleasing Christ and not men, 1 Corinthians 7:22-23 offers a strong message on how we ought to live our lives as Christians. When we realize we are servants of Christ, we can actively aim not to please men but Christ, for He is our Lord. Realizing …
Devotion
We’ve all been there, kneeling to pray in the early morning hours only to find ourselves nodding off midway through our conversation with God. It can often be a struggle, but here’s a little secret: Battling drowsiness isn’t about sheer willpower but, rather, strategy. Before we go into strategies to keep those eyelids up, remember …
The mere act of living can be a daunting ordeal. But how did Jesus – the man who walked on water, healed the sick, and faced temptation from Satan – deal with His own emotions? What strategies did He use to regulate human feelings while continuing His divine mission on Earth? To get answers to …
As believers, we are called by God to love one another (John 13:34-35). One of the ways we love one another is by being there for a believer who has lost a child (2 Corinthians 1:3-5). While indeed we are to comfort and encourage grieving, at times, we can offer the best encouragement or comfort …
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life and the emotions that come with it? If so, then you are not alone. Many of us struggle to make sense of our complex feelings as we long for a meaningful way to handle them in alignment with God’s will. Unfortunately, learning to submit our emotions to God …
If you are about to have your birthday, there is no better way of celebrating it than coming to God in prayer, thanking Him, and giving Him all praise. A birthday is not actually about the person but all about God. It is all because of God, Who has been sustaining us, that we reach …