Category: Christian life in Focus

  • God’s Mercy

    God’s Mercy

    The blog discusses the transformative power of the prayer, “God, have mercy on me.” It emphasizes that God’s mercy exempts individuals from deserved punishment and reflects His forgiveness. Through biblical examples like the thief on the cross and the prodigal son, it highlights the necessity of seeking God’s mercy with sincerity and dependence, assuring believers…

  • Newness of Life 

    Newness of Life 

    The “newness of life” in Christianity refers to the transformative new life that Jesus offers to believers. Through encounters with Jesus, individuals like the Samaritan woman and Zaccheus experienced profound changes, shedding their sinful pasts. This new life requires intentionality and dedication to living righteously, marking a departure from old habits.

  • Do Good 

    Do Good 

    The content emphasizes the importance of consistently doing good, inspired by Galatians 6:9. It highlights the challenges faced, such as fatigue and unreciprocated kindness, and underscores the biblical examples of Jesus and Joseph. Ultimately, it assures that steadfast goodwill will yield rewards, even if they come in due time.

  • Have a Plan 

    Have a Plan 

    The content emphasizes the importance of planning in achieving goals, illustrating this with the example of ants preparing for winter. It stresses that having a plan, writing it down, evaluating costs, and incorporating divine guidance are crucial for success. Structures and disciplines must support plans for them to materialize effectively.

  • Why Jesus: A Spotlight on the Reason for the Season 

    Why Jesus: A Spotlight on the Reason for the Season 

    The content reflects on the significance of Christmas, emphasizing the birth of Jesus as a symbol of hope and salvation. It discusses why Jesus, the sinless one, was necessary for humanity’s redemption, highlighting God’s intimate love for mankind. Jesus’ life helps us relate to God, illustrating profound sacrificial love that rescues us from sin.

  • God’s Will 3

    God’s Will 3

    The concluding part of the series on God’s will emphasizes the importance of complete obedience to divine instructions. Examples of Saul and Jehu illustrate the consequences of disobedience and overstepping. Believers are encouraged to remain in God’s will through gratitude, holiness, love, and mind renewal to discern His guidance in all situations.

  • God’s Will 2

    God’s Will 2

    This post explores God’s will, distinguishing between His sovereign will and will of command. It emphasizes that while God’s sovereign plan is unchangeable, individuals have the choice to obey His commands, which come with consequences. The text illustrates that disobedience leads to frustration and encourages following God’s purpose for fulfillment, grounded in faith and obedience.

  • God’s Will

    God’s Will

    This blog post explores the concept of God’s sovereign will and its significance for believers . Using Jonah’s story, we learn about rebellion and eventual submission. It emphasizes the importance of aligning with God’s will for personal growth and fulfillment.

  • Jesus Knocking 

    Jesus Knocking 

    The message emphasizes Jesus’ call for intimacy with believers, urging them to recognize their complacency and the tendency to prioritize other things. He persistently knocks at the door of our hearts, inviting us back into a personal relationship.

  • Chief Cornerstone 2

    Chief Cornerstone 2

    This post emphasizes Jesus as the Chief Cornerstone, crucial for believers’ faith and the church’s foundation. Proper alignment with Jesus ensures stability in faith, while misalignment can lead to collapse. Trusting in Him provides assurance.

  • Chief Cornerstone

    Chief Cornerstone

    The post introduces the concept of Jesus as the “Chief Cornerstone,” emphasizing His foundational role in the faith. Just as a cornerstone supports a building, Jesus is the essential basis for believers’ faith, providing both stability and standard.

  • Rock of Salvation or Offense?

    Rock of Salvation or Offense?

    The content emphasizes the importance of earnestly seeking Jesus to find Him as the Rock of salvation. It discusses how many fail to recognize Him due to preconceived notions or lack of genuine search. Those who seek sincerely will see Him, while those who view Him with skepticism will find Him offensive.

  • The Trinity 

    The Trinity 

    The article discusses the concept of the Trinity in Christianity, emphasizing its significance as the understanding of one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It argues against misconceptions of polytheism and highlights the importance of scripture in explaining this doctrine. The piece encourages believers to deepen their understanding of…

  • God’s Power II

    God’s Power II

    The discourse on whether Satan possesses any power leads to a deeper exploration of God’s power in believers. It emphasizes that God’s power is accessible to all, not just leaders, and is intended for glorifying Him, increasing faith, and not for personal gain. Ultimately, God’s power serves to strengthen believers for His glory.

  • God is Good 

    God is Good 

    God is good all the time, even in bad circumstances. His goodness is inherent to His nature. The Bible affirms His goodness and teaches that every good thing comes from Him. Despite evil in the world, God can work all things for good.