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Who is a false prophet?

Who is a false prophet?

The accuracy of the words they give should not be our sole determining factor. I have known of fortune tellers that have spoken very "accurate words". We need to be very careful to discern the spirit from which a person speaks. Lets see what Gods Word says about this:...

5 Benefits of Discernment

5 Benefits of Discernment

Discernment will produce these 5 benefits: 1. Discernment helps us get our priorities straight.In the context of dealing with the challenges and concerns of life, Jesus simply admonished, “Don’t worry.” Then commanded, “Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt 6:33).Our...

What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly?

What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly?

What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly? Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. (Galatians 1:10) As children of God we ought to serve Him with whatever gifts He has...

CALL TO SERVE

CALL TO SERVE

CALL TO SERVE. 1. Serving is part of discipleship in action Jesus gave the mandate to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). By consistently showing up and serving in the church, we earn a high level of trust and influence in the lives of the people...

Comfort in all the wrong places!

Comfort in all the wrong places!

Comfort in all the wrong places. Do you ever feel like whenever you mess up or do things you are not supposed to, that the people around you seem to either cheer you on or even make excuses for you? I remember having a reputation for being the last man standing at any...

Day 16: Financial Stewardship

Kingdom Marriage Scripture: Proverbs 3:9 “Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase.” Kingdom Truth: Kingdom marriages recognize that everything we have ultimately belongs to God. When a husband and wife honour the Lord with...

Day 77 Praying in Tongues

Thought for the day Here are some reasons why it's important for us as Christians to pray in tongues:1. Personal Edification: It strengthens and builds up the believer spiritually (1 Corinthians 14:4).2. Spirit-Led Prayer:The Holy Spirit helps pray according to God’s...

Day 236 Rebellion

Thought for the day #Rebellion In 1 Samuel 15:23, God said rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft.Rebellion is an attitude displayed to contradict authority. Rebellion started from the beginning of Creation. When God created Adam and Eve, He put them in the Garden of...

Day 64 What is Cheap Grace

Thought for the day "Cheap grace" is a distorted understanding of God's grace. It reduces grace to something that is taken for granted, without a deep understanding of its true cost or a commitment to live according to Christ's teachings.Here are some characteristics...

Day 113 Presence Purpose and Power

Thought for the day Here are some reasons why it is so important to have His presence, purpose and power operating in our life: 1. God’s Presence brings peace and guidanceIt comforts us in uncertainty and deepens our relationship with Him.2. God’s Presence reminds us...

Day 71 Be Different

Thought of the day. The church is meant to be the beacon of light in a dark world which attracts people and influences them to turn from their wicked ways and follow Christ.The challenge very often is that when you look at the behaviour that is portrayed by some...

Day 127 Perseverance

Thought for the day   How can we develop the biblical quality of perseverance in our own lives?Here are some ways that we can:1. Anchor ourself in God's promises. The foundation of perseverance is a firm belief in God's faithfulness and His promises. Study and...

Day 36 In Trying Times and Difficulties (Part 1)

Thought for the day When we are dealing with trying times and difficulties we are called to trust in God’s sovereignty, lean on His promises, and respond with faith and perseverance.Here are some key biblical principles to guide us through tough times: 1. Trust in...

Day 194 Deception

Thought for the day For us as Christians, deception is primarily caused by:1. Satan and Spiritual WarfareThe Bible describes Satan as the "father of lies" (John 8:44), actively working to deceive us and lead us away from God's truth.2. Lack of Knowledge of God’s Word...

Day 29 Victim Mentality

Thought for the day Here are 5 brief reasons why it is important for us as Christians not to have a victim mentality 1. Empowers Growth: A victim mentality can hinder personal growth and prevent us from embracing God's transformative power in our lives. Focusing on...