Wounds That Birth Power: The Mystery of Suffering in Christ. There is a mystery in the Kingdom that the natural mind resists — the mystery that pain and power are often born in the same womb. We celebrate resurrection but seldom want to touch the cross. There is longing for authority, yet we avoid the paths that birth it. We pray for glory but forget that the glory of God often rests upon the scars of men who have died to self. For every vessel to be God used in the hands of God, He must pass them through His processes.…
Author: Chisom
Why Christians should care about justice and mercy. In every generation, God has called His people to reflect His character in the world. Two of the greatest attributes of God repeatedly emphasized throughout Scripture are justice and mercy. The Bible says in Micah 6:8 (NIV):“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercyand to walk humbly with your God.” Justice and mercy are not optional extras in the Christian life; they are requirements from God. They define how believers ought to treat others and how we should live out our…
The Power of Gratitude in the Christian Walk. Gratitude is one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, virtues in the Christian life. The Word of God consistently tells us as believers to give thanks in all circumstances Not necessarily because life is always easy, but because thanksgiving keeps our focus on God, not our problems. And yes, there might be times when we feel overwhelmed with things, but we don’t thank God Because we feel like but because He is worthy and He deserves it greatly Hence, Feeling is the basest condition for gratitude or thanksgiving I’ve realized that…
Why Every Believer Needs to Guard Their Heart. We can never overemphasize the fact that this world is filled with endless distractions and competing voices. That’s why, one of the greatest instructions in Scripture is found in Proverbs 4:23: “Keep your heart with all diligence, for everything you do flows from it.” (NIV) The Greek word for diligence is spoudē (σπουδή) which means “earnestness, eagerness, zeal, careful attention, persistent effort.” Therefore, it suggests urgency and wholehearted commitment. I’ve realised that diligence combines zeal, consistency, and discipline, rooted in faith and empowered by the Holy Spirit. When the scripture says “guard” it wasn’t…