“Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 New American Standard Bible). As a new Christian, you may be thinking, “How can I stay faithful?” While faithfulness is important for every Christian regardless of how long he orContinue reading “How New Christians Can Grow in Love, Faith and Obedience”
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There are No Small Random Acts of Kindness
by Beth Fore Today we often hear about people doing “random acts of kindness.” One example is a person who drives through a fast-food restaurant and gives the attendant enough money to serve the next customer a cup of coffee or a meal. The giver doesn’t know who the receiver will be, so the personContinue reading “There are No Small Random Acts of Kindness”
“I-Witnesses” for Christ
By Beth Fore Jesus chose 12 men to be his apostles. It was important, and necessary, that each one of these men was an “eyewitness” of Jesus. An “eyewitness” is a person who has personally seen something happen and can give a first-hand description. These twelve apostles walked and talked and lived life with JesusContinue reading ““I-Witnesses” for Christ”
How Do We Fight Our Spiritual Battles?
We know in our minds that we wouldn’t even exist if God had not designed us. We probably have heard or read Scriptures about God being the source of our strength. But, as we go about our daily routines, do we sometimes forget that we, as Christians, are in a spiritual battle and that HeContinue reading “How Do We Fight Our Spiritual Battles?”
Working with All Our Hearts
The Lord Deserves Our Praise!
“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High,proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night . . .” (Psalm 92:1-2 New International Version). Psalm 92 is a beautiful praise song. It expounds upon God’s character and lists many blessings we receive from God. We praise God forContinue reading “The Lord Deserves Our Praise!”
THE GOSPEL OF MY LIFE
Freedom from Worldliness
By Victoria Essien, NLBI Women of Worth Worldwide Trainer in Nigeria What is worldliness? Worldliness is conforming to the world’s standard. Worldliness is anything that is opposed to being transformed. Worldliness is anything that is not Christ-like or that hinders “Christlikeness”. It is a nail that sin drives into the heart of Christians, separating themContinue reading “Freedom from Worldliness”
OPENING YOUR HOME FOR JESUS
By Victoria E. Essien, NLBI Trainer in Nigeria Challenges of financial hardship, insecurity and uncertainty have caused many to shrink in faith and think that the virtue of kindness as taught by Jesus is difficult to put into practice. In Luke 10:38, we learn that Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. Let us consider howContinue reading “OPENING YOUR HOME FOR JESUS”
Spiritual Beings Created in the Image of God
by Beth Fore Human beings are the greatest and most complex things God created. The human body is composed of many different systems, each of which is a miraculous wonder within itself. The fact that the systems all work together in harmony and accomplish their purposes, even under stress and duress, is a marvelous featContinue reading “Spiritual Beings Created in the Image of God”