Just as Jesus has shown us grace, we should show forgiveness to others. To forgive is to choose to imitate Christ’s love by not holding the sin of others against them. C. S. Lewis is quoted as saying, “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has...
US pastor, Creflo Dollar has debunked claims that failing to pay tithe opens the door for devourers to come in and destroy a person’s life. Creflo Dollar The famed evangelist who preached on the importance of tithing is now taking a turn. Speaking to his congregation recently, Creflo mentioned that...
Are you concerned about the current state of America? Would you like to pray more effectively for God’s Kingdom to come and His will to be done here? If so, here are seven Scriptures you can pray that will help you intercede for our nation. Are you concerned about the current...
Some people see singleness as a frustrating but temporary time in life, a time to endure. But the Bible teaches that God calls some people to singleness for a purpose, and this calling can last a lifetime. In the Bible, unmarried people had more time for God and His mission....
It is a sad truth that we are living in the midst of continued racism within our society, but as Christians, we can speak out about the truth and condemn racism. God does not accept racism and He will convict a person if they are a racist. Racism is a...
Faith is the thing that deters the assaults of the foe. Different pieces of armor protect the soldier. Along with the Word as our spiritual sword, the Lord gives his soldiers armor completely fit to endure the adversary invasion. Now we come to the second half of our series. Shoes...
Damage to the depths of our being caused by a betrayal, slanderous attacks, or a broken relationship wreaks havoc emotionally and spiritually. Feelings of worthlessness, remorse and depression accompany the pain. In such times, will peace ever come? Often in life, we face many tragedies that afflict us to the...
Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the world, with more than 2 billion followers. The Christian faith centers on beliefs regarding the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it started with a small group of adherents, many historians regard the spread and adoption of Christianity...
Christianity, major religion stems from the life, teachings, and death of Jesus of Nazareth (the Christ, or the Anointed One of God) in the 1st century CE. It has become the largest of the world’s religions and, geographically, the most widely diffused of all faiths. It has a constituency of more than two billion believers. Its...
Archbishop Charles Agyinasare has declared that God will cause every individual who has swallowed the riches of the state to vomit them out. In a sermon on Sunday, June 26, 2022, the founder of Perez Church International said from every level of our nation’s life, leaders who have stolen from...
How illusory and unattainable standards can hurt your marriage Phantoms are an unattainable standard by which we measure our performances, abilities, looks and characters, and they can derail marriages. During World War II the American forces in France had a phantom military outfit — a group called the 23rd Headquarters Special...
As we all desperately want our voices to be heard, I want mine to be in prayer for the women who feel alone and hopeless — for the pregnant and single — for all women to whom this concerns. I pray for all who were created and loved by God....
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” ~James 1:2-3 NIV The word “trials” in these verses is from the Greek word peirasmos, which means a test of a person’s fidelity, integrity, virtue,...
As we all desperately want our voices to be heard, I want mine to be in prayer for the women who feel alone and hopeless — for the pregnant and single — for all women to whom this concerns. I pray for all who were created and loved by God....
Conflict begets conflict, and that’s why every couple’s focus should be on preventing conflict before it even begins. Talk to each other, encourage and thank each other, and let grace abound. One of the most common sources of conflict in marriage is conflict itself; we grow angry and cross because...
Christians across America ask, “What is a Christian perspective on the Roe v. Wade decision?” The answer requires looking at Christianity’s historical stance on abortion, as well as the surprising history (and aftermath) of Roe v. Wade. Christians across America ask, “What is a Christian perspective on the Roe v....
The purpose of marriage is to glorify God by helping to reshape each of us into the person he or she is intended to be. Conflict is a part of every marriage, whether you’ve been married 7 years or 47. The surprise might be that God has a purpose for conflict....
When Jesus said his followers were “children of God,” he meant something far more than just the fact they needed to be obedient. What does it truly mean to be children of God? One of the signs of Jesus’ divinity is that he welcomed children to his side, telling the...
For large gatherings, finding an indoor location in Ghana is a problem for event planners. If you are an event planner, your sole options are the National Theatre and the Accra International Conference Center (AICC). A “more events, fewer venues” issue appears to exist. Gospel musician Joe Mettle has decried...
Just because Scripture includes accounts of sexism does not mean that it condones these actions. The Bible affirms the equality of both men and women. Jesus died for all people, and salvation is offered to everyone by grace through faith. Throughout time, people have misunderstood the Bible. At times, individuals...
Wicca is a cult that consists of witches who practice magic and witchcraft, which means they are dealing with dangerous elements in spiritual warfare. It is important for Christians to be aware of Wicca and share the love of Christ. The cult of Wiccan is a fast-growing belief system that...
Adapted from “Beyond Blind Faith,” via EveryStudent.com When faced with claims about Jesus, you may think they’re a stretch — that they take a giant leap of faith. But what if I told you that the resurrection of Jesus is not only credible but reasonable. You’d say, “Of course. You’re supposed to say...
The cry of Abba’s Father is a cry of choice. It’s addressing the Father of Creation and choosing to make him our father. Because of what Jesus did, we can cry Abba Father too. The term Abba Father is found in the Bible only three times. All three mentions are...
Salvation occurs when one believes in Christ for salvation. The call to baptism is a call to decide whether one is truly ready to declare that Christ is the Lord and to submit to the Spirit’s sanctifying work which begins with a clean slate — a fresh start. The structure...
Every Christian should work for a reward, not salvation, which is a free gift. If we want a prize, then we should be out there “running the race” so that we may obtain that prize from our Lord, whom we glorify with our lives. Many have read and undoubtedly heard...
