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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:...

What Drives You

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5 Benefits of Discernment

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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?

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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

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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!

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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 170 Greed

Thought for the day What Is the Sin of Greed? The sin of greed is a lack of contentment. Scripture doesn’t specifically define greed and we often relegate greed as some abstract quality only the very rich are guilty of. The rest of us just “want” stuff and we...

Day 1 Blessing

Thought for the day We need to understand what the blessing is so that we can expect it and receive it into our lives.Let’s consider the ancient Hebrew definition of blessing:*Anointed to win*Empowered to overcome*Impossible to curse When the blessing of God gets on...

Day 123 The Spiritual Man

Thought for the day This war between the soul and the spirit is waged secretly but interminably within God’s children. The soul seeks to retain its authority and move independently, while the spirit strives to possess and master everything for the maintenance of God’s...

Day 203 Joy

Thought of the day. #Joy The joy of the Lord is my strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Here are 5 truths about Christian joy: 1. Authentic joy and true happiness are found in God's presence. ( 1 Chronicles 15:27; Psalm 16:11) 2. Lasting joy is possible in every season...

Day 219 Manipulation

Thought for the day As Christians, we are called to embody values like love, integrity, and honesty. Here are several reasons why manipulative behaviour is contrary to these principles: 1. Love and Respect:Manipulation undermines genuine relationships....

Day 62 Focused on Jesus and The Word

Thought for the day Here are 4 brief points as to why it is important for us as Christians to stay focused on Jesus and the Word of God 1. Guidance for Life: The Word of God provides direction, teaching us how to live according to God's will and navigate challenges in...

Day 140 Marketplace Ministry (cont.)

Thought of the day. #MarketplaceMinistry (cont) In today's world we sometimes find that religious leaders have little interaction with unbelievers and even less so with the prominent ones. A harsh reality is that The Church does not command the attention or respect of...

Day 100 Faith

Thought for the day The word of God provides the solid ground on which we can take our steps of faith. (Ephesians 2:20) The Bible is full of promises that are intended to help Christians guard and defend this precious deposit entrusted to us (2 Timothy 1:14). The more...

Day 135 People Pleasing

Thought for the day It is true that sometimes we want people’s approval so much that we forget about pleasing God and we begin to fear man rather than God. Here are some characteristics of a people-pleaser:1) He fears the displeasure of man more than the...

Day 176 Unity

Thought for the day Unity is crucial in our Christian walk for several reasons: 1. Witness to the World:Jesus prayed for the unity of His followers in John 17:21, saying, "that they may all be one... so that the world may believe that you have sent me." Unity...