John 12:27 “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.” Knowing why you are here on earth sets you apart. When you are purpose-driven, you become intentional, focused, and effective in fulfilling what the LordContinue reading “BE PURPOSE DRIVEN”
Author Archives: Benjamin Walali
SEEK KNOWLEDGE
Proverbs 18:15 “The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” Knowledge is a vital force that determines how far a person goes in life. It breaks the limitations that ignorance places on individuals. You see, the absence of knowledge can make life frustrating, stagnant, and directionless. That isContinue reading “SEEK KNOWLEDGE”
GROW IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR
2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” Growth is a sign of progress. As Christians, God expects us to grow from one level to another. Although there are many areas in which a believer canContinue reading “GROW IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR”
LIVING EXAMPLES
Faith in God goes beyond an inner spiritual experience. It is an encounter that translates into real-life expression. When we are saved, divine life is imparted to us, and it brings about a transformation that is clearly evident in our daily living. The opening text reveals how the believers in Thessalonica, after receiving God’s WordContinue reading “LIVING EXAMPLES”
BE SLOW TO ANGER: IT IS A PATH OF DIGNITY
Proverbs 14:29 “He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].” One of the golden virtues you must develop as an individual is the ability to control your anger or temper. In your dealings with people, youContinue reading “BE SLOW TO ANGER: IT IS A PATH OF DIGNITY”
GROW IN THE VIRTUES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
2 Peter 1:5–6 “And besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness.” Christianity goes beyond theory or mere religious talk. It is the practical expression of the divine life in our everyday life. The Christian life isContinue reading “GROW IN THE VIRTUES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH”
BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
Proverbs 13:20 “He who walks as a companion with wise men will be wise, but the companions of fools will suffer harm.” Relationships are important. While it is undeniable that some relationships are profitable and helpful, others are not beneficial. Therefore, as Christians, we must be deliberate about the relationships we nurture and enter into.Continue reading “BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS”
MAKE GOOD DECISIONS
Proverbs 16:25 “There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but its end is the way of death.” The decisions we make can either be good or bad. Because decisions carry serious and lasting consequences, it is important that we intentionally strive to make good decisions. Making goodContinue reading “MAKE GOOD DECISIONS”
DECISIONS: CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE MARRIAGE
Genesis 2:18, 24 “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” God designed marriage to be aContinue reading “DECISIONS: CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE MARRIAGE”
DECISIONS: CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE MINISTRY WORK
Ephesians 4:11–12 “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers, for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” Every Christian has a primary duty to share the gospel, the good news of Christ’s liberation ofContinue reading “DECISIONS: CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE MINISTRY WORK”