The human tendency towards being self-absorbed can only be quashed by total abandonment to God, what we Christians refer to as giving up of oneself. This is easier said than done, even for most Christians who claim to be living by grace . Thinking of God first, others next and self last? In a worldContinue reading "Lent Day 3: Gods of Self"

God understands the challenges we face in proving our love by obeying him; from time to time, we will fall, seek forgiveness and start all over again. We will be forgiven if we are truly repentant and willing to make an effort again. But God may not always be so compassionate when we set upContinue reading "Lent Day 2: God’s Red Line-Our Idols"

Almsgiving, Prayer and Fasting - Three observances that can become pretty routine if we do not consider their gospel requirements in-depth. Let's try.... Almsgiving: How can the left hand not know what the right hand is doing when both hands are on one body? Matthew 6:3. Well, maybe if we don't pay an extra minute's attentionContinue reading "Lent Day 1: Three Brief Observations about Our Observances"

As Followers of Jesus, we are privileged to follow His example of rebuking the enemy of our souls with scripture. Psalm 3:(Morning Prayer of Trust in God) Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. 2 Many are saying [b]ofContinue reading "Personalized Psalms of Protection: Psalm 3 Scripture Prayer"

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." - Jeremiah 29:11 The above verse has to be one of the most popular scripture verses used in prayer.  More often than not, when we Christians quote this verseContinue reading "God’s Expected End, Not Ours – The Line Between Confidence and Presumption in Prayer."

The visit of The Three Magi or Wise Men from the East as told in Matthew 2:1-12, brings up some interesting considerations that give us a window early in the gospels into how God works. A quick rundown on six highlights: The birth of Christ was  disclosed to these philosophers/magicians from the East by aContinue reading "Reflections On The Epiphany"

We are a few days into 2019 and are probably beginning to struggle with those lofty resolutions we made just a few  days ago!! However, it is also the Last Day of Christmas, (being the 12th Day according to that beautiful and cheering folk-song), and I am still meditating on what it took for GodContinue reading "The Ultimate Condescension"

My Jesus, Thank you for redeemimg my soul and sparing me from eternal damnation with Your finished work on Calvary. I praise You that my name is written in the Book of Life and I pray You that with the help of the Holy Spirit, I may overcome all my trials and tests of faithContinue reading "Lord, Let Me See Myself As You See Me."

This is the Christian's true wisdom: Acquiring and utilizing the neccessary knowledge, skills and character for getting  ahead in this world to the glory of one's Creator while simultaneously preparing for the next world. Striving for success in both worlds while understanding that one success lasts just as long as one is privileged to liveContinue reading "Perpetual Preparation"

What a privilege it is for us Christians to have a heavenly Judge who is always biased in our favor against the enemies of our soul, especially spiritual powers and even our own lusts and corruptions! What a reassurance that He watches out for us and also has His Son constantly advocating and pleading ourContinue reading "The Earthly Judge and The Heavenly Judge"