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Questions God Asks #10: What Is Your Name?

I recently came across an interview joke that suggests the moment an interviewer asks, “Can you tell us a little about yourself,” is when you realise you don’t know yourself either.  As uncomfortable as this question may be, it is undoubtedly one of the best and fairest questions to ask. While you may not know many things, at least you can say something about yourself.  A question about self…

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You Feel Far From God: What Should You Do?

There are moments when we feel distant from God; when prayers feel unanswered, worship feels empty, and we begin to question His nearness.  Feeling far from God is not uncommon, but it can shake the core of our faith. If you find yourself in a spiritual fog, you’re not alone, and this isn’t the end of your walk with God. It may be a turning point, a divine invitation to draw near again. This…

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Finding Peace in a Chaotic and Turbulent World

The world around us feels increasingly unpredictable—political unrest, economic instability, personal losses, and social pressures make it challenging to find moments of true calm.  Whether you’re battling internal anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by global events, the constant noise and change can leave you spiritually drained and emotionally worn out. But amidst the turmoil, is lasting peace…

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How to Make the Right Decision When Both Options Seem Right

Ever found yourself torn between two convincing viewpoints—both rooted in truth, yet pointing in different directions?  Whether it’s decisions about relationships, finances, parenting, or faith, life often presents us with choices that aren’t about right versus wrong, but right versus right. While navigating a world of mixed messages and moral gray areas, discerning the wisest path can feel…

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Questions God Asks #09: Shall I Hide from Abraham What I Am Doing?

Our understanding of who God is and how He operates is crucial in shaping our relationship with Him.  For most of us, we are accustomed to seeing powerful yet unaccountable individuals. This could be the motivation for many people to seek power, as it allows them to operate in a space where no one questions them or is privy to the secrets of the powerful. However, here is a powerful revelation…

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Questions God Asks #08: Why Did Sarah Laugh? Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?

There are moments in life when God speaks promises that seem… too late. We’ve waited too long. We’ve been disappointed too often. The deadlines we set for God have passed. And when He finally speaks—when the divine promise breaks into our ordinary space—we may respond not with celebration, but with hesitation and laughter. Not the joyful kind. But the quiet, guarded chuckle of someone who has…

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The Power of Showing Up: Why Being Reliable Matters More Than Being Impressive

In a world obsessed with spotlight moments, we often feel pressure to stand out, to be extraordinary, to dazzle.  Many who strive for job security and personal growth, or juggle career and family, fall into the trap of measuring success by highlights—job offers, applause, and accolades. But what if the actual impact is built not on moments of brilliance, but on a quiet, unwavering commitment to…

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A Fatigued Generation: Could This Be a Sign of a Dying World?

Ours is a generation on the brink—hyperconnected yet deeply weary. Society’s emotional and spiritual bandwidth seems depleted, and while modern life offers endless access and options, it also brings with it a quiet but growing fatigue.  The headlines change, the donations slow, empathy wanes, and patience wears thin. Could these patterns be more than passing trends? Could they be spiritual…

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“Then Whose Shall Those Things Be Which You Have Provided?”

In Luke 12:16-20, Jesus tells a parable that strikes at the very core of our assumptions about success, legacy, and security.  The rich man had a problem most of us dream about—he had too much. His ground yielded so much produce that he had no room to store it. So he built bigger barns, secured his future, and said to himself, “Take life easy; eat, drink, and be merry.” But God called him a…

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Nominal Conversion and Its Consequences: A Case of Constantine the Great

What happens when a ruler converts to a faith not out of personal conviction, but for political convenience?  This question lies at the heart of one of history’s most transformative turning points—Constantine the Great’s conversion to Christianity. Lauded by some as the champion of Christian liberty and criticised by others as the architect of imperialized faith, Constantine’s conversion shaped…

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I Will Rebuke the Devourer for Your Sake

When we think of divine blessings, we often picture overflowing abundance—the “windows of heaven” pouring out provision. But in our pursuit of what God gives, are we overlooking the blessing of what He prevents? The blessing that comes not in visible increase but in silent preservation? God’s promise to “rebuke the devourer for your sakes” may be one of the most powerful—and…

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The Death of Pope Francis and Its Significance in End-Time Prophecy

On Monday, 21st April 2025, the news headlines were clobbered by the death of Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State. The death of any pope inevitably captures the world’s attention. With Pope Francis—one of the most globally recognised and influential religious figures in recent decades—speculation has already begun regarding what his passing might…

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Pleasures of Sin for a Season

One of the saddest commentaries about sin ever written in the Bible is that its pleasures are seasonal. Any gratification and rewards that sin affords the sinner do not endure the test of time. It starts with extravagant promises, but it seldom goes all the way.  Hope you have not forgotten what the word season means—“a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature”. And we can…

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The Marks of Death that God Chose Never to Erase

Have you ever found yourself working hard to remove signs and evidence of your failures? Deleting those “wrong�� chats? Throwing away those tunics that remind you of your failed relationships? Or disowning that cert that reminds you that you’re a failure? But God seems to work differently. While we cannot erase all the marks of failure and death, God can, yet always chooses not to.  Throughout…

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Trespass, Sin, Iniquity, and Abomination: Related But Distinct

Bible translation has helped all of us to access the word of God in languages we can understand other than the original languages of Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. While we are grateful for translation and transliteration, it is often the case that there are words or concepts we struggle to make sense of after translation.  Today, I want us to delve into the Biblical teaching on sin.  Throughout…

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Go Quickly: Another Look at the Resurrection Morning

"And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you." – Matthew 28:7, NKJV The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the defining event of Christianity. It is the victory over sin and death, the guarantee of eternal life, and the foundation upon which the gospel stands.  But on that…

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The Woman of ‘Proverbs 32’

She’s equally a virtuous woman,Precious than rarest jewels,Yet no husband’s heart safely trusts her,For she’s single and can safely mingle,But whoever finds her will lack no good thing. She’s not quite at home with flax and wool,Yet she’s of a teachable spirit,Her heart’s willing and her hand’s ready to learn,She’s not quite like the merchant ships that bring food from afar,But she makes the…