Christmas is an ironic mix. On one side is a meaningful season of celebration to remember and commemorate the birth of Christ and the gift of life. On the other side is a commercialised holiday where presents, gifts, sale, shopping sprees and travel discounts rule the decision-making process. The deeper roots of Christmas have been… Continue reading 5 Signs That You’ve Lost the Essence of Christmas – and How to Get It Back
Category: Inspirational
God Meant It Unto Good
3 things Christians should do in preparation for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, and as of now many Christians around the world are thinking of ways to celebrate it: reunion with family, a tall and bright-lighted Christmas tree inside the home, and a dinner table complete with sumptuous food. Many of us think of celebrating Christmas that way. Many of us also forget, however,… Continue reading 3 things Christians should do in preparation for Christmas
How Abraham Teaches Us to Trust God’s Good Provision
One of the most well-known men in the Bible is Abraham. His faith was tested so many times that he earned the title “Father of Faith.” That is how profound this man’s belief in God is. God established a covenant with Abraham, and it was through his offspring that the Messiah would be born and… Continue reading How Abraham Teaches Us to Trust God’s Good Provision
3 tips to help you share the Gospel effectively this Christmas
Christmas is the time when all the world knows that Christ has come. Although some might deny it and instead use simple non-Christian greetings like “happy holidays” or “season’s greetings,” the fact and truth remain the same: Christ came as God’s provision for our salvation. So, we should grab the opportunity to share the Gospel… Continue reading 3 tips to help you share the Gospel effectively this Christmas
Prayers For Safe Travel and Journey
As the holiday season approaches, many individuals will travel and journey great distances to spend time with family and friends to create unforgettable new memories. Perhaps you’ve printed out your itinerary and packed your bags in eager anticipation of your trip. But you can’t help but fret for your own and your companion’s safety on… Continue reading Prayers For Safe Travel and Journey
The Power of Words
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 The Bible tells us that mankind has a power—a power that you might not be aware of—the power of words. The words you speak have the power to either save or destroy a person’s… Continue reading The Power of Words
6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
It is card writing season. Christmas cards. New Year cards. Thank you cards. You can always tell when the writer has put that extra piece of thought and consideration into your card. Especially when their message relates particularly strongly to you. It’s extra special when you realise God, the creator of heaven and earth, is… Continue reading 6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
Cling to God in Faith
Abraham’s intercessory prayer for Sodom and Gomorrah
Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it? Far be it from you to do such a… Continue reading Abraham’s intercessory prayer for Sodom and Gomorrah