The account of Mark and Matthew reveals how Jesus cried out to God. Luke presents how He forgave His killers, reassured the thief, and commended His spirit to the Father. In John, He spoke to his mother; He said He was thirsty and He also said, “It is finished” as He declared the end of…
Throughout His trial, Jesus never complained nor struck back at the affront that was hurled at Him. He was silent, except when it was necessary to witness to the truth or proclaim God’s honour. However, after the die was cast and He was hung upon the cross, He spoke treasured words. The saying appears both…
Prayer is the key, and it is powerful to break the strongholds. It is the only weapon we have to select good leaders to seek the face of the Lord for direction and guidance, so that suitable and God-fearing people can be identified as leaders. This article examines 40 prayers to help in the Selection…
These studies will challenge you to be involved in a practical mission. You would be enlightened on the need to support mission efforts with action and be part of the activities of missionaries in your church, association, conference and the convention at large. Even if you do not have the opportunity to go, you can…
Missions often involve sending individuals and groups, called “missionaries”, to foreign countries or placing them in their homeland to spread Christianity. This involves evangelism and preaching of a set of beliefs for conversion and humanitarian work, especially among the poor and disadvantaged. Missionaries have the authority to preach the Christian faith and provide humanitarian aid…
It is no longer news that Jesus is coming back again. How are you preparing for His return? You should be sensitive to the present events as a fulfilment of some of the prophecies about the imminent return of Christ. There is a need to be deliberate in observing the signs of the last days,…
This article examines family financial crisis. We often see couples wearing the same attire and riding in the same car. It is, however, unfortunate to discover that while some of these couples appear to be intimate outwardly, they are disunited in their relationship. This suggests that they lack a biblical understanding of oneness in marriage….
A renowned researcher observed that many Christians across the world are faced with the temptation to want to live like the unbelievers, which is one of the greatest threats to their faith. By implication, some believers are already contemplating two opposing views: whether to conform to the world’s standards, which are contrary to God’s, or…
The Oxford English Dictionary and Merriam-Webster Dictionary agree to a certain level in their perspectives on happiness as an emotional state characterised by feeling fulfilled or satisfied. It is also viewed as the state of pleasurable contentment of the mind. Having an understanding of the true meaning of happiness and the need to find happiness…
Prayer is an important aspect of every Christian and, more importantly, every Deacon. It is labouring together with God in his business on earth to establish his will, and a means of fellowshipping with God. It is a means of relating to God and what every child of God should look forward to. It’s a…