By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez“Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words? (Job 38:1–2, NLT). When we pray, we are usually talking to God. We’re telling God what we think we need, we’re asking God for this or that, or we’re giving God our opinions on...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezJesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezWe were never meant to do life on our own and as God’s children, He promises his Spirit to help and to strengthen us. Here are some practical tips for how to keep your assurance and joy.1. Practice the Presence of GodJesus has promised to always be with you. Learn to...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezPeople don’t really seem to like the idea of God commanding stuff these days. It’s one of the reasons why some people choose to turn away from God altogether. People just don’t like to be “commanded.”However, you have to admit, that when you...
By: Stephen McAlpineFlying. Remember that? I flew a lot in 2019 for my job, mostly interstate within Australia (which admittedly is a big place), but also some international flights.And on Virgin flights my seat of choice was 8C. A Goldilocks seat. Not too far forward. Not too far back. Just...
By: Neri MorrisWho am I to think I can improve on the timing of God? 2 Peter 3:8 (Amp) says “The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness..” We exist within the constraints of time. We each only have 24 hours in a...
By: Sabrina PetersI feel like the “raining and pruning” is a never ending process in the Christian journey. No surprise as God’s more interested in the person we’re becoming, than the places we end up.I don’t know many times I’ve prayed, “God I want to...
By: Akos BaloghOur society is increasingly polarised.We’re less likely to hold favourable opinions of those who disagree with our political views. We’re less likely to develop deep friendships with people who vote the other way.Instead, we’re more likely to avoid people with...
By: Akos BaloghI grew up with a victim mentality.Nobody called it that at the time. But as I look back, that’s what it was.You see, I was a refugee from communist Eastern Europe – from Hungary. I grew up among other refugees, among victims. Victims of an oppressive totalitarian regime....
Photo by Edward Cisneros on Unsplash.By: Brittany Ann“What is a Proverbs 31 Woman?”The subject of countless Mother’s Day sermons, women’s Bible studies, Christian blogs for women, and Christian women’s ministries (such as Proverbs 31 Ministries), the...
By: Donna BurkeBy now you’re very likely sick of hearing about, reading about and possibly even worrying about the virus that has thrown the globe into a state of panic. Unfortunately, short of unplugging from the world completely and cutting ourselves off from society, none of us can escape...
By: Sabrina PetersIt’s a paradox to confess how much you “love God,” but then dislike (or even despise) people. Worse yet degrade, criticise and or even condemn someone based on their beliefs, preferences or shortcomings.And by people I mean everyone – mum, dad, partner,...