Day 36 of Lent: Determination
Determination is one of those attributes which sometimes can be misunderstood or confusing.When you fight for what is right or stand up against injustice, it might well be perceived as anger or some sinister...
Day 35 of Lent: Worship
When you hear the word worship, the first thing you probably think of is going to church. Going to church is indeed worship, but that is not the only thing that is rightly considered...
Focus on Jesus
“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” (Hebrews 12:2)
Day 34 of Lent: Gifts and abilities
Our verses today focus on gifts and abilities – a subject which often elicits an attitude of false humility from many people.
Day 33 of Lent: Compliments
How well do you handle compliments? How well do you do at handing out compliments? Many people shy away from receiving compliments and would at the same time admit that they don’t hand out...
Day 32 of Lent: Purpose
Have you ever heard someone express how they are struggling to find their purpose or they have no idea at all what their purpose is in life?
Day 31 of Lent: Generosity
Generosity is a concept which is often associated with those who are wealthy or well off. Nowhere does God speak anywhere close to that. Quite the contrary, God asks each of us to be...
Day 30 of Lent: Prayer
I’m praying for you. How often aren’t those words the almost predictable response which people give when they hear about a difficult situation or a crisis which someone is facing. I’m not questioning the...
God’s prized possession for his purpose
“The people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.” (Isaiah 43:21)