Love Beyond Words blog

Thought for the day   As Christians, we are called not to conform to the patterns of this world because the Bible teaches us that our identity and purpose are rooted in Christ, not in worldly values. There are several key reasons why we should avoid conforming to...

Thought for the day Procrastination can be seen as a stumbling block for us as Christians for several reasons: 1. Disobedience to God's Call:As Christians we are called to live intentionally and steward our time well (Ephesians 5:15-16). Procrastination can lead to...

Thought for the day Humility and Grace are foundational virtues that shape how we as Christians relate to God, others, and ourselves. The Bible teaches that these qualities are central to us living a life that reflects Christ’s character.Here are several key reasons...

Thought for the day Matthew 6:33 NIV[33] But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. In order for us to truly live a successful Christian life we need to put God first in every area of our life.Let's look at 5...

Thought for the day Expressing the heart of our Heavenly Father is crucial because it reflects the love, grace, and truth that God embodies. Jesus Christ, as the ultimate revelation of God's nature, demonstrated how God's love and character should be reflected in our...

Thought for the day Here are four reasons why we as Christians shouldn't be complacent: 1. Stagnation in Spiritual Growth: Complacency leads to a lack of desire to deepen one’s relationship with God, causing spiritual growth to plateau.2. Vulnerability to Temptation:...

Thought for the day I was chatting to a brother in Christ about many things and the conversation landed on how do we as leaders in the body of Christ display and glorify Jesus in our daily lives and ministry with regards to how we treat people that serve with us and...

Thought for the day Here are several reasons why we as Christians should desire to speak in tongues: 1. To Experience a Closer Relationship with God (1 Corinthians 14:2)2. To Build Up and Strengthen One’s Faith (1 Corinthians 14:4)3. As a Form of Spiritual...

Thought for the day For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.1 Timothy 6:10 NLT One of the most fiercely debated topics in the body of Christ is...

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...

Thought for the day Here are a four effects of keeping in our lives a "secret":1. Lack of Accountability:Sin thrives in secrecy because when hidden, it is harder for others to hold us accountable. Without accountability, we can continue in sinful patterns without...

Thought for the day Here are some key reasons why we shouldn't use coarse language: 1. Honour God:Our words should reflect our relationship with God. Using coarse language can tarnish our witness and contradict the holiness He calls us to embody (Ephesians 4:29,...

Thought for the day Here are five key characteristics of Godly friendship:1. Love and Sacrifice:Godly friend demonstrates selfless love, willing to sacrifice for the good of the other, following Christ’s example (John 15:13, 1 John 3:16).2. Honesty and...

Thought for the day Here are five powerful reasons to combat insecurity as a Christian : 1. We are created in God's image.In Genesis 1:26-27, we are told that God created us in His own image. This means that our worth is intrinsic and not based on outward appearances,...

Thought for the day Deuteronomy‬ ‭30:15‭-‬16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬[15] “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, [16] in that I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments,...