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“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’’” Matt 25.21 This makes it all worth it.

Further rumination and reflection on the text: “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?” Luke 24.32 Aspiring teachers take note, here is the exemplar of instruction. In the secular teaching profession, lessons are constructed to fulfill learning objectives (dry discussion,Continue reading “Aspiring teachers take note”

“Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?” Luke 24.32 Have you had this experience, your heart set ablaze by the scripture? As the Psalmist reports, better is one day in your house than thousands elsewhere. O that your daily devotionalContinue reading “Your heart set ablaze by the scripture”

Peter wrote to women, “Do not let your adorning be external – the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear – but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight isContinue reading “The goal for godly women”

Heavenly Father, Pour out your Holy Spirit upon Social Galactic to empower and equip believers to stand and proclaim the good news of salvation in the name of Jesus. Father, fill us with the Holy Spirit that our lives be bright beacons. Fill us, that our words and deeds demonstrate your kingdom come upon theContinue reading “Father, fill us with the Holy Spirit that our lives be bright beacons”

“Deliverance from Evil Spirits: A Practical Manual,” by Francis MacNutt. This book is well written, logically presented, not emotionally overwrought, and packed with insight to direct the believer into effective service. The author is a Catholic priest who has seen a few things. The book is updated now and available on Kindle. May you haveContinue reading “Can I recommend a book about exorcism?”

“I write to you young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” 1John 2.14b What’s the difference between children, young men, and fathers? Is it not that children need to be fed, young men feed themselves, and fathers feed others? New believers requireContinue reading “How do I become a warrior for God?”

“That night the LORD said to him, ‘Take you father’s bull, and the second bull seven years old, and pull down the altar of Baal your father has, and cut down the Asherah that is beside it and build an altar to the LORD your God on top of the stronghold here, with stones laidContinue reading “How do I become a warrior for God?”

“And the commander of the LORD’s army replied, ‘Take off your sandals, for the place you are standing is holy.’ And Joshua did so.” Joshua 5.15 Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Take off your pedestrian concerns. Resolve to remain in this holy place till you hear the full counsel and command of God. Rejoice youContinue reading “How do I become a warrior for God?”

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Pet 2.9 Heavenly Father, open our eyes to recognize who we are, apart from the world yet precious toContinue reading “Stir our hearts to stand and proclaim your glories”