Have you started something and stopped along the line? You made a decision to walk out of a relationship, change from a bad to a new habit, learn a new skill, live a life free from fear… Whatever that decision was. Starting out something could be easy, but pushing through till the finish line is …
Finally, the long awaited decision and step. Thank God for Naomi. Thank God the devil didn’t deceive her into thinking she’s doomed forever. No matter how hard life has beaten you, you can still arise… arise and return home. A day also came in the life of the prodigal son when he decided to arise …
Let me just taste it. Have you responded this way to something… then down the line, you find yourself glued to it? That’s what happened to Elimelech and his family. Verse 1 of Ruth (see yesterday’s discussion) tells us they went to sojourn in the country of Moab. “Let’s just stay there a few months, …
Have you experienced a famine? Your pockets and stores dry. Empty. Or a famine-like situation? You’re not starved of physical food. But your soul is starved. An emptiness. Depression, fear, loneliness, confusion, failure, disappointment, afflictions, sicknesses, shame, pain, hurt, betrayal… All these and more can rip your soul of life… leaving you dry and empty. …
I’ve not fully recovered from the trauma of that 5 minutes gratification. He was more than a dear friend; he was my confidant and provider, always willing to give me whatever I requested. I’ve finally found the “husband” of my dreams, so I thought. We attend the same church and work together in the choir …
Does studying the bible really pay? That’s a question that might lie at the corner of your heart as you read and hear all the “start studying your bible” – especially, at the beginning of the new year. Lots of bible study and reading plans. And a bunch of devotionals to help you have a …
Different voices screamed in my head. You screwed it. You just failed. Your life is simply crawling. You’re not living up to expectation. You’re just confused. What will you do next? Do you think God is still so interested in you? You’ve not even been as faithful to Him lately… With my head in my …
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Virginity! That word gets thrown back and forth in many circles today – both christian and circular. At the mention of that word, lots of ideas, concerns and questions jump to the chest of many young women today. And I know you’ve heard a lot about this word. Some false. Some true. So let’s discuss …
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I’ve been thinking about you. The “me” I’ve walked away from over the years. I’ll be plus one tomorrow, and memories of younger “me” swam up to the face of my mind. Things I’d have loved to do more, and things I’d have loved to do less. Well, I can’t rewind the hands of time. …
I peered out my window, eyes tired, heart heavy, as I searched scripture after scripture… on the word, “prayers.” Filled with the news of killings and wailings in my country, I needed bible verses to send to God in prayers. But I wondered… “we’ve been praying”. Like, day and night. Crying out to God in …