"...He is first in everything..." (Col 1:18 TLB) Speaking about the pre-eminence of worship in a Christian's life, a Biblical scholar put it wisely: "If prayer and praise are a preoccupation about our needs and blessings respectively, then worship is a preoccupation...
In the second part of our series titled, "He is the first in everything" today we we shall focus on the faith aspect of our spiritual walk... Faith... Coming to the "pillar", as it were of Christian faith, first things first here please! The meaning of the word...
In the concluding part of our series titled, "He is the first in everything." After having focused on how the Lord takes the lead in implanting love and faithfulness in us, today let's focus on how our Lord takes the first step forward in implanting hope in us......
He came quietly—Like a root out of dry groundTo bring light out of darknessAnd lead the lost sheep back home.And when the world behold himIn the excellence of his prime,They despised him for his truth,But he still shared his loveWhen he was bruised and wounded.If many...
I received a peck on the cheek as I hugged a small, frail woman. "Welcome beautiful visitor," she said. She brought small bowls of rice to feed the children who gathered outside her tiny nipa hut nestled in the rural areas of the island of Mindanao, Philippines. In...
In the third part of our series on the significance of "little Israel" to all Biblical events, we focus upon the immeasurably precious Scripture and Saviour... Scripture... By no stretch of the imagination would it be an understatement to say that the Christian world...
Matt. 4:1-12 1. Problem - Solver - He was tempted by the devil. (Mt. 4:1) 2. Praise - Director - Worship the Lord, your God (Mt. 4:10) 3. Provider - My God will supply all your needs (Phil. 4:19) 4. Purpose Giver - From Him,...
A tiny baby reaches His little hands for His mother's touch. As she snuggles Him against her breast He reaches out and holds her finger In His soft, tiny hands. His hands.. Reaching out to hold His mother's hand As He toddles around the house, then holding The...
No, the rock I am writing about isn't about the professional wrestler. It may not be about a person at all. Let's look at the following verses: Matthew 16:16-18 (NASB95): "Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.' And Jesus said to him, '...
"Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water? While still growing and uncut, they wither more quickly than grass. Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless. What he trusts in is fragile;...