The introduction of the Deacon Ministry in the New Testament (Acts of Apostles 6) was the critical need for committed people who could faithfully handle the serving table when the foreign Jews complained about how their widows were being neglected in the food distribution. The qualifications stated by the scripture are a clear indication that…
The book of James 4: 1 deals directly with the root cause of disagreement, misunderstanding, crisis, and war. They all come from one source which is the self-centered nature residing in our hearts. When a leader, be it a Pastor or Deacon is always particular about himself he will likely run into conflict with other…
Meditation is a practice that moves readers to learn more about life from the Scriptures and other experiences. The following three meditations will be blessings for you. 1. Envy Jealous and selfish ambitions are some of the evils that destroy homes, societies, and nations. These two vices are produced by the “I” syndrome. Both are…
Wisdom is a lifelong virtue that everyone born of God should possess. It is primary and fundamental in making life choices, decisions, and plans. It is the foundation upon which all life is built. It is like a pivot around which every human activity and reasoning rotates. Wisdom acts as a guide to individuals and…
Advancement or enlargement is what Jabez cried for when he discovered that his life was not to be written about. But he knew that the only solution is to cry to God (2 Chronicles 4:10). God has a plan for us, and His plan is for a better place (Jeremiah 28:11). But many things always…
Commitment in my own opinion is the act of total surrendering to a particular thing or person while humility and hospitality are twins that complement each other in their roles. Let us explicitly discuss total commitment, humility, and hospitality using biblical standards. 1. The Message on Total Commitment “Jesus said to them, if anyone wants…
Love is the principal thing. The Scripture makes it clear that God has made His Word available to make us grow and bear fruit that will benefit His kingdom. However, Jesus said the fruit will be pruned for more productivity. Therefore, we must remain in God’s love to bear fruit because, without Him, we can…
When we talk about peace, we talk about the state of tranquillity, quiet, and harmony, the absence of violence. It is a state, for example, free from disturbance, unpleasant thoughts, and war. The following are four impactful meditations on Peace. You can read further from our impactful previous 1. Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled…
Motivational talks are those that move people and pass information at the same time. They are very rich in content to enlighten, educate, teach moral lessons, and make lives beautiful. Love Play around together with your love. Ideally, you should take, say, three breaks away together each year. This is how to nurture love: long…